Are you looking for a simple yet delicious dessert that will bring back childhood memories? Look no further than Grandma's Lazy Daisy Cake! This classic recipe has been passed down through generations and is sure to please everyone at your next gathering. Made with simple ingredients and minimal effort, this cake is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. It's moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, thanks to the combination of butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the recipe for Grandma's Lazy Daisy Cake!
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LAZY DAISY CAKE
This cake whips up quickly and is nice on lazy summer days.
Provided by Marie Angel Cat
Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
- Combine the milk, 1 tablespoon butter, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat and set aside. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. Slowly pour in the white sugar while beating on high speed. Stir in the flour mixture until a few large lumps of flour remain, then pour in the warm milk mixture, and continue stirring until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Stir 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, coconut, and cream together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Spread over the cooled cake to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 385.3 mg, Sugar 45.8 g
GRANDMA'S LAZY DAISY CAKE
This was and still is my mom's favorite cake while she was growing up. Everytime my mom comes to visit me I always have this made for her.
Provided by Leanne
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Beat eggs and add sugar until fluffy.
- Sift flour, salt and baking powder.
- Add to egg mixture and mix until well combined.
- Heat milk and butter to boiling point, add to batter and add vailla.
- Beat slightly.
- Pour into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
- When done add topping right away.
- Topping.
- Mix brown sugar, milk, butter, coconut and nuts in a pot on stove until suagr has dissolved.
- Put on cake.
- Put back in the oven on broil until very light brown on the top.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 450.5, Carbohydrate 65.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 45.4, Protein 7.2
MOIST LAZY DAISY CAKE
We always called this Mama's "never fail" recipe. I guess the same holds true for me, since I've entered this lazy daisy cake in contests and won with it. This tasty dessert is popular in our family, and it always brings back fond memories of Mama. -Carrie Bartlett, Gallatin, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low just until combined. Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan until butter melts. Add to batter; beat thoroughly (the batter will be thin). Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until cake tests done, 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly. For frosting, blend all ingredients well; spread over warm cake. Broil about 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LAZY DAISY CAKE
We couldn't wait until Mom sliced this old-fashioned cake with its caramel-like frosting, loaded with chewy coconut. Even after one of Mom's delicious meals, one piece of this cake wasn't enough. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. In a saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Add to batter and beat until combined. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LAZY DAISY CAKE III
Quick and Easy, but delicious. This is one that my grandmother loved.
Provided by MCLISA
Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and oil until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Frost with Chocolate Frosting.
- To make the Chocolate Frosting: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup milk. bring to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vanilla and marshmallows. Beat until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 329.1 mg, Sugar 48.1 g
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter to come together smoothly and evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Serve the cake at room temperature: This will allow the flavors to fully develop.
Conclusion:
Grandma's Lazy Daisy Cake is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, creamy frosting, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your family. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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