Tik Tok Phyllo Crinkle Cake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Course
Cake, Baked Goods
Tik Tok Phyllo Crinkle Cake
Description
The Tik Tok Phyllo Crinkle Cake is built upon the unique texture of phyllo dough that is folded in loose accordion shapes and baked until golden and crisp. After an initial bake, melted butter is drizzled on the dough to enrich the flavor and enhance the crispness. Meanwhile, a custard made with milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla (with optional almond extract) is prepared and poured over the baked phyllo, which softens the interior without losing the characteristic flaky edges. Once baked, a syrup made of sugar, water, and lemon juice is drizzled to add sweetness and a slight tang, balancing the custard and butter richness. The layered technique and the syrup finish help create a moist cake with a crisp, crinkled top that is visually engaging and texturally complex.
This cake can be customized by incorporating other aroma agents such as different extracts or adding fresh berries or mini chocolate chips to the layers before baking. These variations can introduce new flavors and textures while maintaining the core character of the dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 phyllo dough 2 rolls, package
- 1 cup butter melted
- custard
- 1 cup milk
- 2 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract recommended, but optional
- syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Thaw phyllo dough completely in refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper (if desired).
- Working with two sheets of phyllo dough at a time (stacked one on top of the other), hang sheets from your hands and gather/fold into a loose accordion about 1 inch thick. See this video for a demonstration.
- Place in prepared pan, folds facing up, and repeat until all phyllo dough has been used. Lightly adjust/fluff your phyllo accordions as needed to make sure they fill the pan loosely with no dense folds.
- Move pan to oven and bake phyllo only, for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and drizzle the melted butter evenly over the phyllo dough. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- During this second bake, prepare the custard by whisking together the milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Hint: a large measuring container or bowl with a spout is best for this step to ease pouring. Remove phyllo from the oven and pour the custard evenly over the top. Return to oven, and bake until the top is golden and crispy, about 30-40 minutes.
- When the baking time is nearly up, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Whisk to combine and heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer until some of the moisture has evaporated and the syrup has thickened (think the consistency of maple syrup-- if it's too thin it will result in a soggy cake). This generally takes me about 10 minutes, but could take longer depending on the pan you're using. Remove from heat.
- When cake is golden and the 30-40 minute bake is complete, remove the pan from the oven and drizzle the warm syrup evenly over the top.
- Allow cake to cool to room temperature, cut, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the flavor by adding extracts like almond or vanilla to the custard or incorporating fresh berries or mini chocolate chips into the phyllo folds before baking.
- Ensure the phyllo dough is completely thawed overnight in the refrigerator for best results when folding and baking.
- Use a 9x13 pan lined with parchment to help with easy removal and cleanup.
- Drizzle syrup while the cake is still warm for better absorption and flavor balance.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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