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NewYear’s Eve
Gâteau
mille
crêpes
This cake is easier to cut if
using a warm, sharp knife.
FOR THE PANCAKE BATTER: Start by making the ganache as Transfer to a flat surface such as
4 ¾ CUPS (600 g) ALL-PURPOSE it needs some time to set. Put a baking tray. Continue until all the
FLOUR” the cream and honey into a small batter has been used.
½ CUP (110 g) GRANULATED saucepan and bring to the boil. When you are ready to assemble
SUGAR Remove from the heat and pour the cake, bring out a 9-inch (24
6 LARGE EGGS over the chopped dark chocolate cm) spring form pan or adjustable
1 tsp SALT and diced butter in 2-3 additions cake ring. (The main thing is that
6 ¾ CUPS (1600 ml) MILK stirring well after each addition. the pan or ring fits the size of your
⅓ CUP + 2 tbsp (100 g) UNSALTED Leave to cool. Cover with plastic pancakes.) Line the base with baking
BUTTER, MELTED wrap and leave to set for a few parchment, and put one pancake in
2 tbsp VEGETABLE OIL hours or overnight. the bottom. Spread out a thin layer
2 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT (OPTIONAL) Put all the ingredients for the of ganache, about 1 tablespoon,
MELTED BUTTER, FOR FRYING pancakes into a mixing bowl and mix making sure it is evenly spread all
until everything is well blended. Cover the way out to the edges of the
FOR THE COFFEE GANACHE and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. pancake. Put the next pancake on
FROSTING: Heat a non-stick frying pan or top and repeat the process until the
2 ¼ CUPS (500 ml) HEAVY CREAM skillet. Dip a piece of kitchen paper last pancake is placed on top. Cover
¼ CUP (100 g) RUNNY HONEY into a little melted butter and wipe with plastic wrap and chill for a few
14 oz. (400 g) DARK CHOCOLATE the pan. Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) batter hours or overnight.
into the centre of the pan and Transfer the cake to a cake stand
(66% COCOA SOLIDS), CHOPPED swirl to spread evenly. Cook until or plate and spread the remaining
⅔ CUP (150 g) UNSALTED underside of crêpe is golden brown; ganache over the top and sides of
BUTTER about 30 seconds then flip over to the cake. Sift some cocoa powder
cook for another 15 minutes or so. over the top, and serve.
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