1 cup unbleached flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter or regular margarine
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
COCONUT PECAN TOPPING
1/2 cup butter or regular margarine
1 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
4 tbsp light cream or half & half
Directions
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together, blending well and set
aside. Heat the butter and milk, over low heat, until the butter
melts then set aside keeping it warm. Beat the eggs and sugar
together in a medium bowl for 2 minutes, using an electric mixer at
medium speed. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients and vanilla,
using the mixer on low speed. Add the hot milk mixture to the egg
mixture, beating until well blended. Pour into a greased 9-inch
square baking pan. Bake in a preheated 375 Degree F. oven for 20
minutes or until the top springs back when touched lightly with a
finger. Cool, in the pan, on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Meanwhile,
prepare the Coconut-Pecan topping. Spread the warm cake with the
topping and place under the broiler, 3-inches from the source of the
heat, until lightly browned and bubbly. Cool, in the pan, on a wire
rack.
COCONUT-PECAN TOPPING:
Combine the butter, brown sugar, coconut, chopped pecans and light
cream in a small saucepan. Cook, over medium heat, until the mixture
comes to a boil. Remove from the heat.
Servings: 9 servings
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