Prep
<30 MINBake
<30 minsServes
24Difficulty
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This incredible 24-layered lemon crêpe cake recipe makes a lovely change for Pancake Day, not to mention birthdays, parties, gatherings and pretty much any celebratory occasion!
Follow this 8-step lemon crêpe layer cake recipe for the ultimate tasty treat.
You will need 20 x 15cm (6”) squares of parchment paper for stacking the crêpes.
Make the lemon curd first by putting the butter, Tate and Lyle Golden Granulated Sugar and lemon juice in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, removing and whisking every minute until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
Beat the eggs and then whisk them into the slightly cooled lemon mixture. Return to the microwave and cook for a further 1½-2 minutes, removing and whisking every 30 seconds otherwise you will end up with scrambled eggs. The curd should be smooth and the thickness of lightly whipped cream. Pass through a sieve set over a bowl and leave to cool.
For the crêpes, mix the flour, Tate & Lyle Golden Caster Sugar and salt together in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and mix in the eggs and egg yolks. Using a wooden spoon start adding the milk to the eggs and very gradually draw in the flour to get a smooth mixture the consistency of single cream. Stir in the oil. Otherwise, put all the ingredients into a food processor and whiz until smooth. Transfer to a jug.
Put a 18cm (7”) crêpe or a heavy non-stick frying pan over a fairly high heat, add a trickle of oil and when it just starts to smoke pour in about 2 tablespoons of the batter, quickly swirling the pan to evenly coat the base. Cook for about 30 seconds until the edges are golden and the centre is dry. Using a palette knife, loosen around the edges, gently flip the crêpe over and cook on the other side for a few seconds, until lightly browned. Slide the crêpe onto a plate, cover with a square of paper. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, oiling the pan frequently and stacking the crêpes. Leave to cool.
In a bowl beat the mascarpone, then fold in the lemon curd. Set aside 3 heaped tablespoons of the mixture for decorating.
To assemble the crêpe layer cake, place 1 crêpe on a flat serving dish, spread to the edges with a little of the lemon curd mascarpone and top with another crêpe. Continue layering crêpes and lemon mascarpone, finishing with a crêpe on top. Lightly cover with cling film and chill for 30 minutes to make cutting a little easier – don’t over chill.
To serve, top the crêpe layer cake with the reserved lemon mixture, scatter over the candied peel and serve cut into wedges.
Ingredients – 4 items
1
For the Lemon Curd
Unsalted butter
Tate & Lyle Granulated Sugar
Lemon juice
Large eggs
For the Crepes (x24)
Plain flour
Fairtrade Tate & Lyle Golden Caster Sugar
Pinch of salt
Large eggs
Large egg yolk
Milk
Vegetable oil
For the Filling & Decoration
Mascarpone
Whole candied peel
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