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Slice of creamy pancake cake layered with whipped cream, cream cheese, and raspberry jam, topped with golden crispy pancake ribbons and dusted with powdered sugar, served on a rustic ceramic plate.

Creamy Pancake Cake Recipe

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If you're looking for a dessert that’s easy to make, incredibly creamy, and absolutely irresistible, this Creamy Pancake Cake is the perfect choice. Combining soft, delicate pancakes with a rich whipped cream and cream cheese filling, this layered treat is both light and indulgent at the same time. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, this recipe is sure to impress. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite jam for an extra burst of flavor. Let’s get started on making this delicious and visually stunning pancake cake!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time (Overnight) 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine European, French, Romanian-inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the pancakes:

  • 3 eggs
  • 800 ml full-fat milk
  • 350 g flour
  • 45 g melted butter
  • A pinch of salt
  • Essence optional

For the filling:

  • 200 g whipped cream
  • 200 g cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • Jam of your choice I used raspberry jam

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pancake Batter

  • Beat the eggs well and mix them with warm milk, melted but not too hot butter, essence if using, and flour until smooth. Ensure the batter has a liquid consistency, adjusting with milk if too thick or flour if too runny. Let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes if desired.
    Large metal bowl filled with smooth pancake batter, resting on a dark marble surface with a red plaid kitchen towel beside it and a spoon partially immersed in the mixture.

Cook the Pancakes

  • Heat a pan and lightly grease it with butter or a little oil. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and spread it evenly. Once the pancake is cooked on one side, flip it and cook the other side for a few more seconds. Transfer it to a plate and repeat the process until all the batter is used.
    Collage of the pancake-making process: batter cooking in a pan, a golden pancake flipped to reveal a perfectly cooked surface, and a stack of freshly made pancakes piled on a white plate.

Prepare the Filling

  • Mix the Whipped cream with cream cheese and powdered sugar until well combined.
    Close-up of a white mixing bowl filled with smooth, whipped cream cheese filling, swirled to a soft peak texture on a dark marble countertop.

Assemble the Pancake Cake

  • Set aside four pancakes and trim the edges of the remaining ones to create even layers. Place the four large pancakes in a round mold, then spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and a bit of jam on top. Cover with a pancake and repeat the layering process until all the pancakes are stacked. Fold the base pancakes over the top to seal the cake. Use the trimmed edges for decoration and dust with powdered sugar.
    Whole creamy pancake cake wrapped in golden crepes and tied at the top with crispy pancake ribbons, dusted generously with powdered sugar and served on a round plate.

Ready to Serve

  • This Creamy Pancake Cake is a delightful and elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion. With its soft layers and creamy filling, it’s a treat that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it chilled for the best texture and enjoy every bite!

Notes

*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
 
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
Keyword cake, easy dessert, fluffy pancake, homemade cake, no-bake cake, Pancake Cake
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