Lazy Day Cake

I just found this recipe in a Quick Cooking cookbook. It was sent in by Lillian Marcotte. Looks delicious!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 1 8inch squre cake

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, softened
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup milk

• Topping

• 1 1⁄2 cups flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 5  tablespoons  whipping cream
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Beat in egg and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
4. Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan, Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Meanwhile, combine all topping ingredients.
6. Spread over warm cake.
7. Broil 3-5 inches from heat for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.