Danish Dream Cake

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -Butter and flour a 3-inch deep, 9-inch springform pan.

Step 3 -In a small saucepan, combine 6 tablespoons of the milk with 6 tablespoons of the butter and heat the mixture over low until the butter melts.

Step 4 -Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool.

Step 5 -In a large bowl using a hand mixer, whisk the eggs, the sugar, and the vanilla on high speed until the mixture becomes white and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 6 -Add the flour and the baking powder and whisk until incorporated.

Step 7 -Pour the milk and butter mixture into the cake batter, folding it in until incorporated.

Step 8 -Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan, then place the pan on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.

Step 9 -Bake the cake until almost done, about 35-40 minutes.

Step 10 -In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining butter.

Step 11 -Add the milk and the brown sugar and cook until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.

Step 12 -Add the shredded coconut and mix well.

Step 13 -Spread the topping mixture carefully over the cake.

Step 14 -Increase the oven heat to 400 degrees F.

Step 15 -Bake the cake until the topping is bubbling, the coconut on top begins to toast, and the cake is baked through, about 5-10 minutes.

Step 16 -Allow the cake to cool.

Step 17 -Serve.