Hot Milk Sponge Cake I

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs for 4 minutes with electric mixer. Gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Whisk together the flour and baking powder, and add to egg mixture until just combined.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter until butter is melted. Gradually pour into the batter, mixing constantly. Pour into prepared pan.

5. 5

   Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove cake from oven; preheat oven's broiler.

7. 7

   Beat 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter until combined. Stir in milk to desired consistency. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4 inches from heat for 3 to 4 minutes, till golden.