Do you love pecan coffee cake? Many people do. However, have you ever tried a making and eating a pecan coffee cake dessert pizza? They are just as easy to make as a real coffee cake if not easier to make. In fact, if you are known as one who always brings the coffee cake to any family reunion, holiday party, or social gathering, you can always surprise everyone by using this recipe instead. Imagine the looks on their faces when they are all expecting you to bring the same delicious but boring coffee cake, and then you show up with something as creative as making it into a pizza. All your friends will think you are a genius, a great cook and you will be the life of the party! Everyone will come back for seconds and half of them will be begging for the recipe.Recipe for Pecan Coffee Cake Dessert PizzaWhat You Need1 package active dry yeast
¼ cup sugar
½ cup crushed whole bran cereal
½ cup warm water
1 egg
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
½ cup maple syrup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecansHow to Make ItPrepare a bowl by adding 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and then set aside until needed. Prepare a 12-inch or 14-inch pizza pan or baking sheet by lightly coating it with cooking spray. Set aside until needed.Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.Using a large size mixing bowl, you will add the yeast, sugar, crushed cereal, and then combine thoroughly. Stir in the warm water and allow it to stand for about 5 minutes.Add the egg, oil, ½ cup flour, and salt, and then beat on a low speed setting until mixture is thoroughly combined. Scraping the bowl often increase to high speed setting and beat for about 3 minutes.Using clean hands you will stir in the remaining flour and then knead for about a minute. Place this mixture in the prepared greased bowl and then cover.Allow it to stand about an hour in order to rise to double in size. After allowing the dough to rise, punch the dough down. Flour your hands and then press the dough onto the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Form a high ridge by pinching up the edges gently as you work around the edge of the crust. You can crimp the edges to create a fancier looking dessert pizza.Add the butter or margarine, syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts into a saucepan over a low heat setting. Stirring continually as the sugar dissolves. However, do not allow this mixture to reach a boil. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.Spread the cooled pecan mixture over the pizza evenly. Place in the oven to bake for about 20 minutes or until the crust is a light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow the pizza to cool before cutting and serving.
