Lazy Daisy Cake Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥧 Servings: 9-inch square cake
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lazy Daisy Cake! This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and loved by both kids and adults alike. With its moist cake base topped with a decadent coconut-brown sugar topping, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 2 |
| White sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 2/3 cup |
| Butter (for topping) | 1/4 cup |
| Milk (for topping) | 2 tablespoons |
| Coconut flakes (for topping) | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the cake batter: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Gradually add the white sugar, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Prepare the milk mixture: In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until hot but not boiling.
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Incorporate milk mixture: Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the batter, stirring gently until smooth.
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Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch square cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare the topping: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk, and coconut flakes. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot.
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Top the cake: Spread the hot topping evenly over the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
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Broil the topping: Return the cake to the oven and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the topping is bubbling and lightly golden brown.
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Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy the deliciousness of Lazy Daisy Cake!
Variation:
For a nutty twist, substitute chopped pecans or walnuts for the coconut flakes in the topping. The nutty flavor adds an extra layer of richness to this already irresistible dessert.
Indulge in the simplicity and scrumptiousness of Lazy Daisy Cake. Whether you’re craving a sweet treat for yourself or need a quick dessert to impress guests, this recipe is sure to please. Enjoy every moist, flavorful bite!
