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Lazy Daisy Cake

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

16-20 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.

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

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Lazy Daisy Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Yield: 16-20
servings.

Nutrition 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.