Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 9 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter, (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Instruction

  • Heat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x9-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium saucepan over medium heat add the milk. 
  • Once the milk begins to simmer turn off the heat and add the tablespoon of butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter is melted. Set aside to cool. 
  • In a medium bowl add the sugar, milk mixture, and eggs. Mix until well combined. 
  • Then add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until no large lumps remain, about 12 strokes.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the cake is just golden brown around the edges and the center of the cake springs back when gently pressed. 
  • While the cake bakes prepare the icing. In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, five tablespoons of butter, and cream. 
  • Cook the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil then turn off the heat and stir in the coconut. 
  • Once the cake has baked remove it from the oven and turn on the broiler. Spread the icing evenly over the cake, then place the cake under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the icing is bubbling vigorously all over. Remove the cake from the oven and cool to room temperature in the pan before slicing and serving. Keeps for up to three days in an air tight container at room temperature.