Rainbow Crêpe Cake

If you’ve ever made a crêpe cake, you know the joy of turning the thin pancakes into a gorgeous, show-stopping dessert that’s easy enough for brunch, but impressive enough for a special occasion dessert. It’s lovely paired with fresh berries, but if you’re looking for something more fantastic than fancy, this rainbow-hued twist is for you. It’s perfect for summer parties, Pride celebrations, and just any time you need a little extra color in your life.

Best part? Though a crêpe cake can seem intimidatingly difficult, it’s actually deceptively simple. Imperfect crêpes will still taste delicious piled with homemade whipped cream, and because the batter is so thin, it’s easy to get vibrant color without too much effort. Our best tip for success is to take your time here—don’t rush cooking the crêpes and don’t rush the chilling time once your cake is assembled. You want it to have time to set in the fridge for at least 4 hours, and up to overnight.

If you do want to get ahead of your prep, you can make your crêpes up to one day ahead, then make your whipped cream and assemble the following day. Just stack them between sheets of parchment, store in an airtight container, and refrigerate till you’re ready to build.

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