Dream Cake

Lori Wilson

The Dream Cake is a modern twist on the classical Danish dream cake, known for its heavenly coconut topping and light, moist sponge. This delightful dessert carries the tradition of Danish baking with a tender cake base topped with caramelized coconut, making it a memorable indulgence that’s perfect for any celebratory event.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Course Dessert

Cuisine Other European

Servings servings

Calories 646 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
9-inch round cake pan
Whisk
Spatula
Oven

Ingredients

For the Cake Base:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder prefer non-aluminum
½ teaspoon salt sea salt preferred
2 large eggs at room temperature
1 cup whole milk lukewarm
½ cup unsalted butter melted

For the Coconut Topping:

½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup light brown sugar packed
¼ cup whole milk
1 ½ cups shredded coconut preferably unsweetened

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to aerate the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then add the warm milk and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring with a spatula until no lumps remain. Pour the smooth batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, prepare the topping.
For the topping, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, milk, and coconut in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and slightly bubbling.
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C). Spread the hot coconut mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Lori’s Tips:

For a nutty twist, add some toasted almonds to the topping.
If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the amount of brown sugar in the topping by a quarter.

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 7gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 355mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 3gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 839IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Coconut, Dessert, dream cake

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