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Lazy Dazy Cake by Karen Hursh Graber © 2006

Ingredients

You will need:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups of cake or self-rising flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 2 teaspoons butter

For the icing you will need:

  • 5 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

How to Prepare

Beat the eggs until they are creamy while gradually adding the sugar and vanilla. Gradually add this mixture to the flour.

Heat the milk and butter to the boiling point and add to the batter.

Mix thoroughly.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Mix the icing ingredients thoroughly and spread over the cake while it is still hot. Place the cake with the icing under the broiler until the icing is bubbly. Decorate with chopped pecans or other nuts.

Published or Updated on: January 1, 2006 by Karen Hursh Graber © 2008
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