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Dobos Crepe Cake
Dobos Crepe Cake – A modern take of the famous Hungarian Dobos Torte made with crepes. Delicious and elegant chocolate cake that will impress your guests.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 701 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Hungarian
Ingredients
For Crepes*
- 6 eggs beaten
- 3 Cups milk
- 6 Tablespoons melted butter
- 2 Teaspoons sugar
- 3 Cups self rising flour
- butter for cooking
For Chocolate Buttercream
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla
For Caramel
- 1 Cup sugar
- Juice of 1 lime or lemon
Chocolate Buttercream
- 1 Cup whipping cream chilled
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa
- 1/2 Cup sugar
Instructions
For Crepes
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until combined
- In a 9-10 inch skillet, melt butter
- Add 2 tablespoons of batter at the center of the skillet and swirl it around until the bottom of the skillet is covered. Cook for 2 minutes
- Flip and cook for 30 more seconds
- Remove from heat and repeat the process until 20 crepes are made
- Keep each crepe separated by a layer of parchment paper
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For Chocolate Buttercream
- In a mixer, add the egg yolks and sugar
- Mix on med-high speed for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture becomes thick and creamy
- Add the butter and the vanilla and keep mixing. Don't worry if mixture looks broken
- Meanwhile melt the chocolate: Place it in a bowl and microwave in 20 second intervals. Stir between each interval until all the chocolate is completely melted. Let it cool for 3-4 minutes
- To the butter mixture add the melted chocolate and mix until completely combined
To assemble
- Place a crepe on a cake plate
- With a spatula add a bit of the chocolate cream and spread a thin layer completely covering the crepe
- Cover with another crepe and repeat the process with 18 more crepes
- With the remaining buttercream cover the sides
- Refrigerate while making the caramel
To make the caramel
- Place a crepe on top of a silicone mat or parchment paper
- Pour the sugar in a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat
- Let the sugar melt and caramelize until it achieves an amber color. Do not stir
- Remove caramel from the heat and add the lemon juice. BE CAREFUL because caramel can splash and burn the skin. Mix with a wooden spoon
- Pour caramel all over the crepe completely covering it
- Let it set in the fridge for 10-20 minutes
- When caramel is set, place it on top of the crepe cake
For Chocolate Whipping cream
- In a mixer place the heavy cream, cocoa and sugar
- Mix on high speed until the mixture is creamy and thick. 4 to 5 minutes
- Spread the whipping cream on top and the sides of the cake in a decorative manner
- Refrigerate until ready to set
Notes
- *You can purchase store bought crepes for this recipe. Make sure they are 10" in size and come refrigerated.
Nutrition Information
Calories
701kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
259mg
(86%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
310mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
1180IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 701
% Daily Value*
Calories | 701kcal | 35% |
Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
Protein | 11g | 22% |
Fat | 40g | 62% |
Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
Cholesterol | 259mg | 86% |
Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 45g | 90% |
Vitamin A | 1180IU | 24% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.