Lazy Daisy Cake
I love recipes like this . . . family recipes with a history. I love them because every time I make one of them, I have the opportunity to think special thoughts about my dear ones, and to remember happy times spent together. Every time I bake this cake, it is like getting a nice warm hug from my Aunt Freda. I can almost feel her looking down at me with approval . . .
Its just a simple cake, very much like my mother’s Hot Milk Cake . . . a plain vanilla sponge cake, baked in a square pan . . . nothing fancy or out of the ordinary . . .
I like to give it a little turn every 30 seconds or so. That way the coconut topping grills fairly evenly . . . oh but it is some good. All caramelised . . . kind of like a creme bruleed cake, except there is no cream involved, just one plain, moist, and very delicious cake.
This went down a real treat, served still slightly warm, with a glass of cold milk. It would be equally at home with a nice hot cuppa or with some fresh fruit or berries on the side, or even a dollop of whipped cream. My heart, as I ate my very tiny piece (I promise!) was filled with love for my Aunt Freda with every mouthful. Family recipes . . . they’re the best!
Makes one 9-inch square cake
This is an old family recipe that is simple and never fails to please.
For the Cake:
120ml milk (1/2 cup)
1 TBS butter
140g plain flour (1 cup)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 large free range eggs
190g granulated sugar (1 cup)
1 TBS vanilla extract
For the Coconut Topping:
100g soft light brown sugar (1/2 cup, packed)
40g flaked sweetened coconut (1/2 cup)
3 TBS butter
2 TBS milk
Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 4. Butter a 9 inch square baking tin really well. Set aside.
Heat the milk and butter for the cake in the microwave for about 60 seconds until hot and steaming and the butter melts. (In the old days this would have been done in a small saucepan.) Set aside.
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl. Set aside.
Whisk the eggs with an electric beater until frothy. Slowly whisk in the sugar on a high speed until thick. Beat in the vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture just to blend and then stir in the hot milk until incorporated. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown, risen and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
While the cake is baking make the topping. Place all of the ingredients into a saucepan and cook, stirring over medium low heat, until the butter melts and the sugar is dissolved. Take care not to let the mixture boil.
Preheat the grill/broiler to high.
Remove the cooked cake from the oven and carefully spread the topping mixture evenly over top. Pop under the heated grill for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the topping is bubbling. Remove and place onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares to serve.
Note – When you are broiling the topping, using oven mitts to protect your hand, rotate the pan a bit at a time to make sure it browns evenly. Take care as the topping can scorch and burn really easily if you aren’t careful! You can also use chopped nuts (pecans, almonds or walnuts) instead of the coconut, or a mix of both.
Why not spend the afternoon with my Aunt Freda yourself and bake this tasty cake??? You can tell her I sent you. I am sure she would be well pleased and give you a very warm welcome!! Bon Appetit!
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