Just the other day I found myself stromping along on my treadmill.
It's really old, and kind of broken and will only work if I run it at an incline of 10.
The incline thing can be a positive or a negative, can't it?
While I was very slowly climbing treadmill hills I happened to be reading my Taste of Home magazine.
Because I have heard that if you keep your mind busy reading about food while you work out,
your mind tells your body to burn more calories....
because you are salivating...
and dreaming about food...
and imagining when you can eat it...
and that must make some kind of ruckus or something...
and I figure why not make a mental calorie burning ruckus while I'm slowly climbing treadmill hills.
This very recipe for Coconut Caramel Cake was found when I was in such a state. Or, should I say I was
inclined
to
find
it.
Help me Rhonda.
This cake is down right, scrumptious, gooey, caramely, full of rich flavor, perfect for a pot luck, or a picnic, or just to lick, or to like or to love and most definitely to enjoy.
Make it.
Take it.
Love it.
Then....
Incline your treadmill and climb it off.....
Coconut Caramel Cake
Time: 15 min. prep + 40 minutes to bake
Yield: 12-15 servings
Recipe from Taste Of Home
Cake:
4 eggs
2 C sugar
2 t vanilla
2 C flour
2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1 C milk
1/4 C butter
Frosting:
1 1/2 C packed brown sugar
3/4 C butter, melted
1/2 C half and half
2 C flaked coconut
1. In a medium sized mixing bowl, or in your stand mixer beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla for 4 minutes. It will thicken up a bit while you mix.
2. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add it to the buttery egg combo and mix just until combined.
It should look like this pretty combination.
4. Pour it into your batter. Beat until well combined.
5. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan.
6. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
7. While the cake bakes, mix all frosting ingredients together.
8. When the cake is done remove it from the oven and turn the oven to broil. Pour the ooey-gooey frosting over the top of the warm cake. Spread it around carefully with a knife.
9. Return the cake to the oven and let the frosting become browned. Be careful here, my friends. It can burn ever so quickly. It only needs to broil for about 3-4 minutes.
Enjoy it warm. Oh, how you will enjoy it if you eat it warm...!
Or enjoy it the next day as a delectable delight. How ever you determine to eat it....I do believe you will find yourself full of enjoyment. 
This looks seriously delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely amazing, and I love Taste of Home recipes. You know the recipes are all TNT.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute story about the treadmill...that sounds like something I would do....
I am definitely going to try this.
Amazing! It reminds me of the german chocolate cake I just made with all that gooey goodness. I watch Food Network when I climb on our elliptical at home. It definitely helps me go longer. You go Jamie!
ReplyDeleteIt's taking all I have not to jump up and make this now. I will reserve this recipe for later. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I chuckled when you wrote that your treadmill is stuck at the incline of 10. Wow.
Oh, wow this looks amazing! thanks!
ReplyDeleteCoconut is my favorite! That cake looks delicious. It almost makes me want to hop on the treadmill and burn a few calories (so I can eat an extra piece of cake!).
ReplyDeleteI ended up making (a halved portion of) this cake anyway. I used oatmeal in place of coconut because I didn't have any of the latter. The cake turned out pretty well. If I ever make this again, I will poke holes through the cake before pouring the frosting so that it can be frosted-infused cake. YUM! Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI made this and the family loves it!! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI just made this and I'm letting it cool just a bit before we cut into it...but I am very excited because it came out looking exactly like your pictures (that rarely ever happens)! Thanks ;)
ReplyDeleteA friend referred to this link on her blog. You are adorable and hilariously funny. The cake looks incredible and I'm making it tonight for sure! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteJust made this and ate a piece. It tastes even better than it looks (if that's possible!) So moist and outstanding. Thank you for the recipe. It is surely a keeper!
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to try this...two of my favorite things...caramel & coconut...how could I go wrong!
ReplyDeleteI just made this cake and it is delicious. I mean delicious doesn't even describe it it is soooooo good. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteFor the frosting..what is a 1/2 cup of half and half??? Thanks:)
ReplyDeleteAnonymous,
DeleteHalf and Half is a dairy product you can buy that consists of half whipping cream and half milk. Look for it with the other milk products. Good luck to you!
~Jamie
SallySewSimple :can't wait to try it. Gonna have to get a treadmill though. Thanks for being there for us lazy people. You give us inspiration, yes you do!
ReplyDeleteWell, we tried this cake warm the day it was made, and it was good. BUT, the next day it was even better! We preferred it the next day, the flavors in the topping melded better and it was yummy.
ReplyDeleteJAMIE! I want to add some rum to the frosting... How would you do it? Also, is the coconut sweetened or not? THANK YOU!!
ReplyDeleteHi Heather,
DeleteI haven't ever cooked with rum, so I can't help you there. The coconut is sweetened. Good luck!
~Jamie
I've made this 3 times since finding it on Pinterest. It is my very favorite dessert right now! When I make it, I add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping, as well. So good! Also, if you don't happen to have half ~n~ half, I've used 2% milk instead, with very good results. Thanks so much for this recipe!
ReplyDeleteWhy do my cupcakes sink in the middle? Could it be because I use all purpose whole wheat flour?
ReplyDeleteI haven't ever tried this recipe as cupcakes, or with wheat flour, so I'm not exactly sure of the cause for your trouble. However, you may not be cooking them long enough. That's usually the cause of having cupcakes fall in the center. Better luck next time. :)
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Wow I meant to put this comment on the coconut cream cupcakes! Hahah oops! :)
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