LAZY DAY CAKE

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"The rich frosting really makes this delicious cake," writes Lillian Marcotte of Woodstock, Vermont. "I frequently rely on this recipe when I want something good in a hurry." It's sweetly priced at just 20 cents a square.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Spread over warm cake. Broil 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 15g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.