Margarida'S Broiler Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup sifted flour (minus 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
BROILER TOPPING
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3 tablespoons whipping cream

Preparation

CAKE:
Scald milk in a saucepan. Add butter to melt. Set aside.
In a bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add sugar gradually and beat well.
Sift flour, then measure. Sift flour again with baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
Add vanilla extract to scalded milk.
Add dry ingredents to egg/sugar mixture and beat well. Add liquid ingredients and beat well until all is incorporated well.
Pour mixture into an 8-9\" square pan.
Bake at 350-degrees Fahrenheit for 25-35 minutes or until done when tested with a toothpick.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Spread the Broiler Topping over warm cake.
Place cake under broiler for 2 - 3 minutes to brown lightly.
BROILER Topping:
Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar until melted. Add the coconut and if desired, add the walnuts. Add the whipping cream and mix well to distribute.