Hot Milk Sponge Cake I

We make this, and top it with Broiled Coconut Topping! Really easy!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• 4 tablespoons milk
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs for 4 minutes with electric mixer. Gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk together the flour and baking powder, and add to egg mixture until just combined.

Step 4

In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter until butter is melted. Gradually pour into the batter, mixing constantly. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 6

Remove cake from oven; preheat oven's broiler.

Step 7

Beat 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter until combined. Stir in milk to desired consistency. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4 inches from heat for 3 to 4 minutes, till golden.