Step 1

Make the crepes by melting the butter and allowing it to brown slightly. Set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, warm the milk. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Mix in eggs.

Step 4

Gradually mix in butter and warm milk. Chill.

Step 5

On a nonstick skillet over medium heat, pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of crepe batter, and tip the pan to cover the entire bottom surface. Cook until bottom surface of crepe begins to brown, then flip.

Step 6

Cool crepe. Repeat until all of the crepe batter is used.

Step 7

Stack crepes on top of each other, with whipped cream between each layer. Once assembled, trim edges for a cleaner look, if desired.

Step 8

For the ganache, bring the heavy cream and sugar to a boil, and pour over chocolate and butter. Let cool.

Step 9

Spread over the crepe cake.

Step 10

Top with sifted powdered sugar (optional).

Step 11

Enjoy!