Lazy Daisy Cake

Serves 9
Ingredients:
Cake:

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cake flour (I used 1 cup less 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter

Topping:

• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch salt

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8- or 9-inch square pan.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on high until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes.
Combine the flour (and cornstarch, if using), baking powder, and salt and add to egg mixture; beat on low just until combined.
Heat milk and butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan until the butter melts.
Add this mixture to the batter and beat until blended.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes for a 9-inch pan (25-30 minutes for an 8-inch pan) or until cake tests done.
Cool slightly, then poke all over with the handle of a long spoon (I made 16 holes).
To make the topping, simply blend all ingredients well, heating briefly in the microwave if necessary, and spread over the warm cake.
Place under the broiler for about 3-4 minutes or until the top is bubbly and lightly browned.

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