Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

with lemon mascarpone filling

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 30m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 2h
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For pancakes:

For filling:

For lemon drizzle:

For garnish (optional):

Nutritional Information

319
calories
23g
fat
22g
carbohydrates
4g
protein
16g
sugar
1g
fiber
Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

Recipe Description

This Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake is made with 12 layers of sweet crêpes, creamy, lemony filling, and sweetly sharp lemon drizzle. Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, this mille crêpe cake makes for the perfect showstopper centerpiece to fit any occasion.      

To start off this recipe, make the crêpe batter. If you have the time, let the batter rest for about 30 minutes, or else start cooking right away. Cook 12 thin crêpes. Next, whip the heavy cream, mascarpone, and sugar together until soft peaks form. Assemble the cake by alternating the crêpes and filling. Once assembled, chill the cake for at least 1 hour or overnight, allowing time for the flavors to meld together. Garnish with lemon slices and sprinkle with lemon zest. Slice, eat, and enjoy!

To make the Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make batter

    2 min
    Step 1 - Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

    In a bowl, whisk together 100 grams all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 300 milliliters milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and a pinch of salt until a smooth batter forms.

  2. 2

    Rest batter

    30 min
    Step 2 - Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

    Set aside for 30 mins to rest.

  3. 3

    Melt butter

    2 min
    Step 3 - Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

    Heat a 6-inch nonstick pan over medium high heat. Grease the pan with a little bit of butter.

  4. 4

    Cook crêpes

    25 min
    Step 4 - Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

    Cook each crêpe for 1 min on each side until golden. Continue adding little knobs of butter to the pan and repeat the process until you have 12 total crêpes.

  5. 5

    Make filling

    3 min
    Step 5 - Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

    Use a handheld mixer to whip together 250 grams mascarpone, 250 milliliters heavy cream, 50 grams sugar, and zest of 1 lemon until soft peaks form and the filling is still spreadable.

  6. 6

    Assemble mille crêpe cake

    1h
    Step 6 - Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

    Layer the crêpes with 2-3 tablespoons of the filling, spreading it evenly to the edges. Alternate between filling and crêpes, finishing with a layer of filling. Place in the fridge to set for 1 hour, or leave overnight.

  7. 7

    Make lemon drizzle

    3 min
    Step 7 - Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

    Meanwhile, make the lemon drizzle. In a saucepan, combine 115 grams caster sugar, juice of 2 lemons, and 100 milliliters water. Slowly boil, while stirring, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake

    Serve mille crêpe cake drizzled with lemon syrup and garnished with lemon slices and lemon zest. Slice and enjoy!

This Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake is a delicious treat that tastes like springtime on a plate! Give this easy recipe a try, and come back to leave a comment telling us what you think.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Maggie
April 15, 2025
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Delicious and easy.

Nina
March 16, 2025
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OMG, this Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake is like a party in my mouth! I made it for my hubby’s bday, and it was a hit! The layers are super fun, and the zest just pops. Rediculously easy to whip up too. Def my new go-to for celebrations!

Tania
September 19, 2024
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Génial! La douceur et le zeste de citron sont incroyables! J'ai préparé ce gâteau pour l'anniversaire de mon ami, et il a adoré! Les crêpes sont si légères et délicieuses, véritablement un chef-d'œuvre!

Olive
March 28, 2024
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Lemony goodness shines!

Alex Thompson
January 20, 2024
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Simply delightful cake!

Lila
January 6, 2024
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I made this Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake for my kids' birthday and everyone loved it. The layers are so fun and the lemon flavor is perfect. Can't wait to try again.

Chloe
November 25, 2023
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Superb and delicious! Made this cake for my friend's birthday, and everyone loved it! The flavors are really fresh and bright, the layers look fancy too.

Yori
November 10, 2023
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So yum, wow!

Hannah Smith
November 5, 2023
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Wow!

Quinn
November 2, 2023
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This recipe was so simple! I made it for my anniversary, and everyone loved it.

Lola
October 28, 2023
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This cake is super delish, easy peasy!

Tom
October 15, 2023
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Yummy. My kids loved it and it was easy to make. Perfect for our family gathering last weekend.

Xena
May 24, 2023
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I made this Lemon Drizzle Mille Crêpe Cake for my daughter's birthday, and it was a hit! The layers are so easy to put together. My family loved the lemony flavor. Thank you for this wonderful recipe, it's now a family favorite.

Ursula
April 10, 2023
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Superb! Made this for my husband's birthday, and it stole the show. The layers were so delicate and lemony, everyone asked for seconds.

Olivia
March 13, 2023
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Delicious!

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