Ultimate Coffee Cake Danish

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Press the dough from 1 can of crescents into the bottom of a 9-x 13-inch baking dish.
3. 3
   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, 3/4 cup of the sugar, the vanilla, and the egg yolk at medium speed until soft and lump-free, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as you do so.
4. 4
   Spread this mixture over the dough.
5. 5
   Top with the second can of crescent dough.
6. 6
   In a medium bowl, beat the egg white with a whisk just until frothy and brush on top of the cake.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the cake with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, if desired.
8. 8
   Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is nicely golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
9. 9
   Let cool in the pan.
10. 10
    Serve warm.