(Layered Mango Crepe Cake)

📌 Yield: 1 round or square 8-inch cake (20–22 layers)

⏱️ Time: 1.5 to 2 hours (plus chilling)

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🧁 Ingredients

🔸 For the Crêpes (makes ~20):

• 4 large eggs

• 500ml milk

• 100ml water

• 120g all-purpose flour

• 50g melted butter

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• A pinch of salt

• Optional: 1–2 drops yellow food coloring (for a golden tone)

🔸 For the Mango Cream Filling:

• 400ml heavy whipping cream (cold)

• 3 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ripe mangoes, pureed

• 1 tsp gelatin (optional, for firmer texture)

🔸 For Topping:

• Fresh mango slices

• Mango puree drizzle or mango coulis

• Whipped cream or mascarpone (optional)

• Shredded coconut or caramel shards (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 1. Make the Crêpes:

1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, sugar, and vanilla.

2. Sift in the flour and salt, whisk until smooth.

3. Add melted butter and mix well. Let batter rest for 20–30 minutes.

4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Lightly grease.

5. Pour about 1/4 cup batter, swirl into a thin layer. Cook ~1–2 min per side.

6. Stack finished crepes on a plate. Let cool completely.

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🔹 2. Prepare Mango Cream:

1. In a bowl, whip cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.

2. Fold in mango puree gently until combined.

3. (Optional: Bloom gelatin, melt, and mix with 1 tbsp warm mango puree. Fold into the cream for stability.)

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🔹 3. Assemble the Cake:

1. Place one crêpe on a cake stand. Spread a thin layer of mango cream.

2. Repeat layering: crêpe → mango cream → crêpe... until all are used.

3. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight for best slice).

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🔹 4. Decorate:

• Spread whipped cream or mango cream on top.

• Add fresh mango slices decoratively.

• Drizzle mango puree or coulis over the top.

• Optionally, sprinkle toasted coconut or caramel threads.

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🌟 Tips:

• Use ripe, sweet mangoes (like Ataulfo or Alphonso) for best flavor.

• Want extra mango burst? Add thin mango slices between every 4–5 layers.

• For a tropical twist, mix in some passionfruit or pineapple puree.