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This is everything you've been looking for and more! This cake is moist and rich with coconut flavor and it has a crunchy broiled coconut topping. No need to mess with icing! This cake is delicious on its own but can always be topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This cake is great throughout the week because it doesn't dry out so fast! You won't regret making this cake the next time you crave something sweet.
Pull Together:
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1/2 cup cream of coconut
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp almond extract
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
9 tbsp packed light brown sugar
3 tbsp butter, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Steps:
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Heat the oven to 350°F and spray a pan (any size, I used a 9x5) with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium saucepan over medium heat add the cream of coconut. Once it begins to simmer turn off the heat and add the tablespoon of butter and almond extract. Stir until the butter is melted. Set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl add the sugar, cream of coconut mixture, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
Then add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until no large lumps remain.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the cake is just golden brown around the edges and the center of the cake springs back when gently pressed.
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5. While the cake bakes prepare the icing. In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, butter, and cream. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil then turn off the heat and stir in the coconut.
6. Once the cake has baked remove it from the oven and turn on the broiler. Spread the icing evenly over the cake, then place the cake under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the icing is bubbling vigorously all over. Remove the cake from the oven and cool to room temperature in the pan before slicing and serving. Keeps for up to three days in an airtight container at room temperature.
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