BROILED COCONUT ORANGE CAKE

Broiled Coconut Orange Cake image

"The ingredients for this dessert come straight from the pantry," writes Lynda McCormick of Burkburnett, Texas. "It's a great little cake for nights when you want something sweet."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large egg
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Add mandarin oranges and egg; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved., Remove from the heat; stir in coconut. Pour over warm cake. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until top is browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.