Simply Cake recipes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup toasted coconut*
• 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

In 8-inch square baking pan, melt butter with brown sugar and water. Cook, stirring, until well blended. Add toasted coconut; set aside.

Sift together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In mixing bowl, cream butter; stir in dry ingredients. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Pour batter over coconut mixture. Bake at 350° for 35 to 45 minutes, until cake is done.

*To toast coconut in the oven, spread coconut on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 325°, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.