Broil-On Coconut Topping

Prep: 10 min Cook: 3 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A delightful coconut topping with caramelized brown sugar and vanilla, perfect for enhancing baked cakes with a sweet, crunchy finish that appeals to all dessert lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups Angel Flake coconut
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 baked chocolate cake (13 x 9-inch)

Instructions

  1. Combine the coconut, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla in a bowl.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly on the warm or cooled cake in the pan.
  3. Place the cake under a preheated broiler.
  4. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned.
  5. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

598 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 31g 40% DV
Carbs 63g 23% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 47.3g 95% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 209.8mg 9% DV
Potassium 182mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 99.8mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 163.3mg 13% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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