Matcha Mille-Crêpes Cake (20 Layers)

 Ingredients

 Crêpe Batter:

• 1¾ cups (420 ml) whole milk (warm)

• 3 tbsp granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1½ tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup cake flour (or all-purpose)

• 2 tbsp matcha powder (high quality)

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Neutral oil for cooking (e.g. canola)

Matcha Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream (35%)

• 3 tbsp sugar (or adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp matcha powder (optional, for stronger matcha flavor)

Optional Decoration:

• Sifted matcha powder on top

• Fruits, chocolate drizzle, or white chocolate ganache

---

 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Batter

1. Warm the milk slightly. Whisk in sugar until dissolved.

2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Slowly add warm milk + sugar mixture.

3. Whisk in melted butter.

4. Sift in flour, matcha powder, and baking powder. Mix until smooth (no lumps).

5. Strain the batter through a sieve for extra smooth texture.

6. Refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).

---

 Step 2: Cook the Crêpes

1. Lightly grease an 8-10 inch nonstick pan.

2. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan, swirl to cover evenly.

3. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes (until bottom sets), then flip and cook 30 seconds.

4. Transfer to parchment paper. Repeat until you have 20-22 crêpes.

---

 Step 3: Make Matcha Cream

1. Chill a bowl and whisk/beaters.

2. Beat the cream + sugar (+ optional matcha) until stiff peaks form.

---

 Step 4: Assemble the Cake

1. Place one crêpe on a cake board/plate.

2. Spread 2-3 tbsp whipped cream evenly on top.

3. Layer the next crêpe on top. Repeat until all layers are stacked (ending with a crêpe on top).

4. Use a cake ring or acetate sheet to help form clean edges (optional).

---

Step 5: Chill the Cake

• Wrap the whole cake in plastic wrap or keep it in a cake mold.

• Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

---

Step 6: Decorate and Serve

• Unmold the cake, dust with sifted matcha powder.

• Optional: add berries, ganache, or chocolate drizzle.

• Slice gently with a warm knife and serve slightly chilled or room temp.

---

 Tips:

• Rest the batter: essential for tender crepes.

• Use quality matcha: bright green = better flavor and color.

• Consistency: use same amount of batter for even layers.

• Cream stability: add stabilizer like mascarpone for more firmness.