Pecan Sticky Roll (Single Serving)

a Single Serving Sticky Pecan Bun on a beige plate placed on a wooden board with a bowl of pecans

This single serving pecan sticky roll is a vegan sticky bun packed with pecans and warm spices with an ooey-gooey filling. It’s made as a single serving to prevent waste, but the recipe can be doubled or tripled to make more than one. If you’re looking for a vegan dessert, vegan sticky bun, or pecan dessert, this is a great recipe to try!

a Single Serving Sticky Pecan Bun on a beige plate placed on a wooden board with a bowl of pecans

And, if you’re looking for more vegan desserts with pecans, try this vegan sweet potato pecan bundt cake that is incredibly soft and moist, making it the perfect vegan dessert for all your guests (or yourself).

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ingredients for the pecan sticky bun

What You’ll Need For This Pecan Sticky Roll

  • All purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Brown sugar
  • Salt
  • Coconut milk (full fat)
  • Coconut oil
  • Cornstarch
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Pecans

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How To Make A Pecan Sticky Roll

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Stir to distribute.

Drizzle in the coconut oil and stir until crumbles form.

flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and coconut oil in a bowl

Stir in the milk until a dough forms.

In the bowl, knead the dough 5-7 times until smooth. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes for the gluten to relax.

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to distribute.

 A saucepan with brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon, and salt.

Add in the coconut milk, stirring until smooth. Place over medium-low heat and add the coconut oil.

Bring to a boil, stirring regularly, until sticky.

stick glaze for the pecan sticky buns

Add the chopped pecans and stir. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Preheat oven to 350°F/175 C. Grease or line a small baking tin with parchment. Recipe is demonstrated in a 5”/12.5cm springform round tin, but can be made in something larger, though is best with something to support the sides and contain any leaking filling.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle about 4” x 10”/10cm x 25cm.

pecan sticky bun dough on a cutting board

Spread the filling into an even layer over it, reaching almost to the edges.

Roll into a spiral starting on a long edge.

pecan sticky bun dough with pecan filling rolled into a log

Once rolled, cut in half lengthwise and twist the two pieces together, keeping the cut open edges mostly up.

braided sticky pecan bun dough on a cutting board

Twist dough back on itself so that the ends are tucked in, and it forms a round. Place in the lined baking tin.

Single Serving Sticky Pecan Bun in a springform baking pan

Baking for 20 minutes until the edges of the dough are golden brown and it holds its shape when poked. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before eating.

Best the same day.

Important Recipe Notes

a Single Serving Sticky Pecan Bun on a beige plate placed on a wooden board with a bowl of pecans

Let the dough rest: Allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to shape after kneading.

Pan: Any pan will work, but the sticky bun will need something to help keep its’ shape so the filling doesn’t leak out. I recommend this pan.

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Mini Cherry Galettes– These vegan mini cherry galettes are the most stunning and delicious dessert you will make all season! Flaky, golden crust filled with sweet and juicy cherries — they look incredibly impressive but are so much easier to pull together than you think.

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a Single Serving Sticky Pecan Bun on a beige plate placed on a wooden board with a bowl of pecans

Vegan Pecan Sticky Roll (single serving)

Prep 15 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total 50 minutes
Categories: vegan, soy free, breakfast, dessert, snack
Makes: 1 large roll
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings 1 roll
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

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Ingredients

Dough
  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp/68g all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp/2g baking powder
  • ¼ tsp/1g baking soda
  • 1 tsp/4g brown sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 ½ tbsp/38ml coconut milk or other non-dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp/15ml melted coconut oil
Filling
  • 1 tbsp/15ml coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp/40g brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp/23ml coconut milk full fat
  • 1 tsp/3g cornstarch
  • ½ tsp/1g ground cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup/40g finely chopped pecans

Method

Make Dough
  1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Stir to distribute.
  2. Drizzle in the coconut oil and stir until crumbles form.
  3. Stir in the milk until a dough forms.
  4. In the bowl, knead the dough 5-7 times until smooth. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes for the gluten to relax.
Make Filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to distribute.
  2. Add in the coconut milk, stirring until smooth. Place over medium-low heat and add the coconut oil.
  3. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly, until sticky.
  4. Add the chopped pecans and stir. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Assemble
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F/175 C. Grease or line a small baking tin with parchment. Recipe is demonstrated in a 5”/12.5cm springform round tin, but can be made in something larger, though is best with something to support the sides and contain any leaking filling.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle about 4” x 10”/10cm x 25cm.
  3. Spread the filling into an even layer over it, reaching almost to the edges.
  4. Roll into a spiral starting on a long edge.
  5. Once rolled, cut in half lengthwise and twist the two pieces together, keeping the cut open edges mostly up.
  6. Twist dough back on itself so that the ends are tucked in, and it forms a round. Place in the lined baking tin.
  7. Baking for 20 minutes until the edges of the dough are golden brown and it holds its shape when poked.
  8. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before eating.
  9. Best the same day.

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