Best Lazy Daisy Cake Vintage Recipes

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LAZY DAISY CAKE / VINTAGE RECIPE



Lazy Daisy Cake / Vintage Recipe image

I remember my Gram making this delicious buttery lazy Daisy cake. We loved it as kids, and still love it today. I have my Grams recipe. There may be other versions of this cake under a different name on this site, but this is what Gram called it...love the coconut topping...Yum!! Hope you enjoy this cake as much as we do... My...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c ap flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp butter
1 c milk
4 eggs - room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
2 c sugar
TOPPING - SOMETIMES I DOUBLE AND ADD NUTS TOO
9 Tbsp butter - melted
3/4 c packed, light brown sugar
6 Tbsp evaporated milk
1 1/2 c shredded coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • 2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl
  • 3. Heat the butter and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Stir in the vanilla.
  • 4. With an electric mixer on medium - high speed, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and thick, about 6 minutes.
  • 5. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour mixture and milk mixture alternately until just incorporated.
  • 6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly in the pan, about 10 minutes. Heat the broiler.
  • 7. Topping: Combine the butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and coconut in a medium bowl.
  • 8. Spread the topping evenly over cake. Broil until topping bubbles and just begins to brown, 3-4 minutes. Serve warm.
  • 9. This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days. Reheat servings in the microwave.

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • 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 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

A vintage cake that has stood the test of time! Lazy Daisy Cake is a small yellow cake with a broiled coconut topping. Easy and delicious!

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter (cold)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons salted butter (cold)
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream (at room temperature)
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°Fahrenheit. Grease with shortening, then dust with flour an 8" square or 9" round baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
  • Add the sugar, beating at high speed until mixture is thickened and turns a lemon color.
  • Mix in the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the milk and butter together to boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Add the heated milk to the ingredients in the bowl and beat to combine.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the top springs back when you touch it. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Turn on the broiler to "low" in the oven.
  • While the cake is cooling, make the topping.
  • Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Add the brown sugar, milk and coconut, stirring to combine.
  • Pour the topping over the warm cake, and place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling. Watch it closely! Cakes under the broiler can burn easily.
  • Store the cake at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 245 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

This cake whips up quickly and is nice on lazy summer days.

Provided by Marie Angel Cat

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup skim milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons softened butter
10 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
¼ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
  • Combine the milk, 1 tablespoon butter, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat and set aside. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. Slowly pour in the white sugar while beating on high speed. Stir in the flour mixture until a few large lumps of flour remain, then pour in the warm milk mixture, and continue stirring until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Stir 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, coconut, and cream together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Spread over the cooled cake to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 385.3 mg, Sugar 45.8 g

MOIST LAZY DAISY CAKE



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We always called this Mama's "never fail" recipe. I guess the same holds true for me, since I've entered this lazy daisy cake in contests and won with it. This tasty dessert is popular in our family, and it always brings back fond memories of Mama. -Carrie Bartlett, Gallatin, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
FROSTING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low just until combined. Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan until butter melts. Add to batter; beat thoroughly (the batter will be thin). Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until cake tests done, 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly. For frosting, blend all ingredients well; spread over warm cake. Broil about 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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