Saucy 5-cup cake – Myrecipes1

This Saucy 5-Cup Cake is an easy, old-fashioned dessert made by measuring five simple ingredients with the same cup. It’s soft, buttery, and topped with a rich vanilla butter sauce that soaks into the cake.

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup mixed dried fruit or raisins
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Butter Sauce

½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Make the Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) square or round cake pan.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, coconut, and dried fruit.
Whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Make the Sauce

While the cake is baking, combine the butter, sugar, heavy cream, and salt in a small saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

Finish the Cake

Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes.
Poke holes all over the top with a skewer or fork.
Slowly pour the warm sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
Let the cake rest for another 15–20 minutes before serving.

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 40–50 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour

Tips

Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Toast the coconut before adding it to the batter for extra flavor.
Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg for a warm spice note.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Warm slices briefly before serving for the best texture.

Enjoy this comforting, buttery cake with its deliciously rich vanilla sauce