Tik Tok Phyllo Crinkle Cake Recipe – American Special
Ready to bake a viral dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat? This TikTok phyllo crinkle cake layers crispy, buttery phyllo dough and a sweet syrup to create a crispy phyllo cake with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Finished with a drizzle of sugary syrup, this sweet syrup cake is bound to become your go-to for special treats.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time1 hr 5 min
- Total Time1 hr 25 min
Tik Tok Phyllo Crinkle Cake Ingredients :
- 1 package phyllo dough (about 20 sheets)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for a touch of brightness)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional))
How to make Tik Tok Phyllo Crinkle Cake:
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.
Prepare the Phyllo Dough:Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter and place it in the prepared baking dish.
Repeat this process with 5 more sheets, layering and buttering each one.
Add the Sugar Layer:Once you have six layers of phyllo dough in the pan, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of granulated sugar evenly over the top.
Continue Layering:Layer 6 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each one with butter as you go.
Add another 1/4 cup of sugar on top of the phyllo dough.
Crinkle the Phyllo:After the second set of phyllo dough and sugar, continue layering phyllo sheets, buttering each one, until you have used all the phyllo dough.
When you reach the top layers, gently crinkle the phyllo dough by scrunching it up in your hands and placing it loosely on top of the cake. This will create the “crinkle” effect when baked.
Bake:Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the phyllo dough is golden brown and crispy.
Make the Syrup:While the cake is baking, make the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar over medium heat.
Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until it slightly thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice (if using).
Pour the Syrup:When the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot sugar syrup evenly over the top, allowing it to soak into the layers. The phyllo will absorb the syrup and become soft and sticky.
Cool and Serve:Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired, and cut into squares or slices.
Recipe Notes :
This is a make-ahead dessert—once baked, store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days; the syrup keeps it moist.
The syrup-soaked treat benefits from being served at room temperature or slightly chilled—each bite is a perfect balance of crunchy and gooey.
Though not ideal for freezing after syrup, you can pre-bake the phyllo layers without syrup and freeze them; then add syrup and bake fresh for a quick version later.
