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Pioneer Woman Sticky Bun Crinkle Cake

Pioneer Woman Sticky Bun Crinkle Cake

  • Author: Anabelle McLean
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Pioneer Woman’s Sticky Bun Crinkle Cake is a unique cake inspired by sticky buns, made with layers of buttery, flaky pastry dough baked with caramelized sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. It’s finished with a gooey caramel glaze that creates a crinkly texture on top, making this cake both visually appealing and incredibly tasty.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 cans crescent roll dough (or puff pastry for a flakier texture)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)

For the Sticky Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Layer the crescent dough: Open one can of crescent roll dough and unroll it, pressing it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Stretch the dough slightly to fit the pan and pinch any seams together.
  4. Add filling and pecans: Brush half of the melted butter over the crescent dough. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough, then add half of the chopped pecans.
  5. Add second layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it on top of the filling, pressing it down gently to cover. Repeat with the remaining melted butter, cinnamon-sugar mixture, and chopped pecans.
  6. Bake the cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is cooked through.
  7. Make the sticky glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring until the mixture is smooth. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  8. Add the glaze: When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm glaze over the top, allowing it to soak into the cake and create the sticky, crinkly effect.
  9. Cool and serve: Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

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Find it online: https://bellesbestbites.com/pioneer-woman-sticky-bun-crinkle-cake/