Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons packed, light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup grated, sweetened coconut
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 9 inch baking pan; set aside.
- In a small saucepan bring the milk and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a near boil.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. Add the hot milk mixture; blend.
- Add the beaten eggs and quickly blend in. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- This batter will be very loose and not at all thick. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes back clean.
- The last few minutes of the cake cooking, in a small saucepan over medium heat, mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter with the brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a near boil, stir in the nuts and coconut; mix.
- Remove cake from the oven and turn on the broiler. Immediately spread the hot topping on top of the cake.
- Place cake under the broiler, with the oven door ajar, only long enough to lightly brown and caramelize the top. Let cool slightly before serving; serve warm.
