Coconut-Top Spice Cake Recipe

Coconut top spice cake is a savory and sweet spice cake with a broiled coconut frosting. Sweetened with brown sugar and flavored with vanilla dn buttermikl, the coconut top spice cake has a rich tropical feel to it.

Summary

Difficulty LevelAverageHealth IndexJust Enjoy

CuisineAmericanCourseDessert

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1/4 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3 beaten eggs

2 cups sifted enriched flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon soda

2 teaspoons nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk

1 recipe Broiled Coconut Frosting

How to make Coconut-Top Spice Cake

Cream butter and shortening together; gradually add sugar, creaming till light.
Add vanilla.
Add eggs; beat till light and fluffy.
Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition.
Pour into greased 13x9x2 inch pan.
Bake in moderate oven (350Â°) 40 minutes or till done.
Top with Broiled Coconut Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine and 1 cup brown sugar.
Add 2 tablespoons light cream; mix well.
Stir in 1 cup flaked or shredded coconut.
Spread mixture over warm cake.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat, about 4 minutes or till golden brown.
Serve cake warm.