Jane Mason’s Lazy-Dazy Cake with Broiled Topping
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Jane Mason | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic hot milk cake topped with a rich, buttery mixture of brown sugar, coconut, and pecans that is broiled until bubbly and caramelized.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 35 mins | None | 1 8-inch or 9-inch square cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 8-inch or 9-inch square pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Separate bowl
- Small saucepan
- Toothpick
- Oven with broiler
Ingredients
For the Cake
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Eggs | Large |
| 1 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla | None |
| 1 cup | All-purpose Flour | None |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking Powder | None |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Salt | None |
| 1/2 cup | Milk | None |
| 1 tablespoon | Butter or Margarine | None |
For the Broiled Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 tablespoons | Melted Butter | Melted |
| 3 tablespoons | Brown Sugar | None |
| 4 teaspoons | Cream | None |
| 1/2 cup | Coconut | Shredded |
| 1/2 cup | Pecans | Chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square layer pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the 2 eggs. Gradually add the 1 cup sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and beat well.
- In a small saucepan, heat the 1/2 cup milk and the 1 tablespoon butter or margarine until the butter is melted and the milk is hot (scalded).
- Pour the hot milk mixture into the batter and beat for about a dozen more strokes until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 2: Prepare and Apply the Broiled Topping
- While the cake is baking, combine all the topping ingredients (5 tablespoons melted butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 4 teaspoons cream, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans) in a small bowl.
- When the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and turn on the broiler.
- Pour the topping mixture evenly over the hot cake.
- Place the cake under the broiler, watching it carefully, until the topping bubbles and turns slightly brown.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Cut and serve the cake either hot or cold, with ice cream on top if desired. Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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