Lazy Daisy Cake Recipe

Lazy Daisy Cake Recipe Lazy Daisy Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

We couldn't wait until Mom sliced this old-fashioned cake with its caramel-like frosting, loaded with chewy coconut. Even after one of Mom's delicious meals, one piece of this cake wasn't enough. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin

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Lazy Daisy Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 16-20 Servings
25 35 60

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • FROSTING:
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 cups flaked coconut

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. In a saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Add to batter and beat until combined.
  • Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 343 calories, 15 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Lazy Daisy Cake in Taste of Home October/November 1995, p35

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Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2012 by Brontespet

This is one of my favorite cakes. I don't think I have ever come across anyone that didn't love it.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2012 by jillizbizi

This yummy cake is a huge hit at my Church coffee hour. It has a very "old fashioned" taste to it, I think because of the hot milk. Do not be afraid to make this cake, it is super easy and the results are fool-proof, just don't over broil the topping.

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2011 by slmurray7

My husband's mother used to make this cake for him when he was little, so I was a little nervous when I tried this recipe. But he said that this was not only great, but better than his mother's cake.

This is a family favorite for not only my "old" husband, but my kids and grandchildren as well.

Just a little "putzy", but well worth the effort.

Great dessert to impress company

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2011 by sdandy4

Scrumptious!!! It's good with chopped pecans added to the topping as well. I use 1 cup coconut and 1 cup chopped pecans. Yummy!!

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by Elizabeth0085

This cake is delicious- the topping is so Yummy! My sister and I often would swipe some of the topping to eat, leaving a bare cake beneath!

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by debra32

As a child my Grandmother made a "lazy Daisy Cake" for me. Well she actually made two, one for me and one for everyone else. I lost the recipe and was so glad to find this. The only thing different is the topping. I believe she omited it as I don't remember it and actually didn't like it. I think it would be better with just a brown sugar & butter carmelization and forget the coconut. Cake tasted just like Grandmas! So Yum!

Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2010 by cee-jay

I poked holes in the cake prior to broiling to allow some of the gooey goodness to seep in even deeper. Excellent recipe and definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2010 by angelbaby52585

This cake was great and very easy to make!!!

 
 

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