TikTok Crinkle Cake

Ingredients

• 4 sheets Filo Pastry (greased baking dish; keep covered with a damp towel to prevent drying)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (divided: half for custard, half for simple syrup)
• 1 cup Milk (whole milk preferred)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 1/2 cup Water (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for simple syrup)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Almonds (toasted)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Pistachios (unsalted)
• 1 teaspoon Edible Flower Petals (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) and allow it to preheat fully.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

2. Layer Filo Pastry

   Grease the baking dish, then place two sheets of filo pastry in the dish, brushing each sheet lightly with melted butter if desired. Repeat with the remaining sheets until the dish is filled (about 4 sheets total). Keep the remaining filo covered with a damp towel.

   Time: PT5M

3. First Bake

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until the filo begins to turn lightly golden.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 180°C

4. Melt Butter

   Measure 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter into a microwave‑safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until fully melted. Stir if needed.

   Time: PT1M

5. Second Butter Bake

   Remove the partially baked filo from the oven, pour the melted butter evenly over the top, then return the dish to the oven for another 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 180°C

6. Prepare Custard

   In a mixing bowl, combine 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT5M

7. Bake with Custard

   Remove the butter‑baked filo from the oven, pour the custard mixture evenly over the pastry, and bake for 30 minutes until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 180°C

8. Make Simple Syrup

   While the cake bakes, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl or jug. Microwave on high for 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Stir briefly after microwaving.

   Time: PT3M

9. Glaze and Garnish

   When the cake is finished, remove it from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm simple syrup over the top. Sprinkle with toasted chopped almonds, pistachios, and edible flower petals.

   Time: PT5M

10. Cool Slightly and Serve

    Allow the cake to cool for about 5 minutes on a cooling rack, then serve warm.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

285

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g