RED VELVET CREPE CAKES

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It's well worth the time to make this beautiful and delicious cake. Each moist layer is separated by a rich and creamy filling. Treat your family on special occasions with this cake. -Crystal Heaton, Alton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 crepe cakes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package red velvet cake mix (regular size)
2-3/4 cups whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 cups confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fresh blueberries

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, flour, eggs, egg yolks, butter and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 1/4 cup batter into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and salt until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth., To assemble two crepe cakes, place one crepe on each of two cake plates. Spread each with one rounded tablespoon frosting to within 1/2 in. of edges. Repeat layers until all crepes are used. Spread remaining frosting over tops and sides of crepe cakes. Garnish with blueberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 calories, Fat 33g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 125g carbohydrate (102g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.