Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Lazy Daisy Cake

Name: Lazy Daisy Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 each large eggs (Source: 2 large eggs); 1 cup sugar (Source: 1 cup sugar); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Source: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract); 1 cup all-purpose flour (Source: 1 cup all-purpose flour); 1 teaspoon baking powder (Source: 1 teaspoon baking powder); 1/4 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/4 teaspoon salt); 1 cup + 3 tablespoons whole milk (Source: 1 cup whole milk; Source: 3 tablespoons whole milk); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed) (Source: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed)); 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (Source: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) (Source: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)); 3 ounces 3/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut (Source: 3 ounces 3/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut)

Lazy Daisy Cake is made with eggs, vanilla extract, and baking powder.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 55 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 11 listed

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Estimating…

DessertsAmericanPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Watch the mixing

Stop mixing at the point described in the method.

2. Prepare the thickener

Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.

3. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

large eggs

In the method: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes.

vanilla extract

In the method: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes.

baking powder

In the method: Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Broil 4 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

A little more help as you go

Stir as directed

Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.

Watch the broiling step

Follow the broiling stage and its stated finish check.

Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven, saucepan, and skillet. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 350 F.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Stop mixing at the point described in the method.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Broil 4 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.

Additional recipe notes

Can be baked in a 9-inch round cake pan instead. Do not use a glass baking dish as glass cannot withstand the temperature of the broiler.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: amandascookin.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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