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DANISH FAVORITE
Danish "Dream Cake" Is Buttery, Tender, and Truly Dreamy
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5.0 (340)|(2 Reviews)Vanilla sponge cake broiled under a bubbling, caramelized brown sugar and shredded coconut topping.
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By Mark Beahm (Recipe Developer)•Published May 12, 2026
⏱ 55 mins
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm🔥 310 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- The thick caramelized coconut crust is sheer heaven.
- Denmark's most popular bakery treat.
DANISH FAVORITE
Danish "Dream Cake" Is Buttery, Tender, and Truly Dreamy
Known in Denmark as Drømmekage fra Brovst: an airy vanilla sponge cake that is baked, then smothered in a warm boiled topping of butter, brown sugar, and shredded coconut, and returned to the oven until bubbling and caramelized. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings12 servings
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Ingredients
- Cake: 4 eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 3/4 cup milk, 4 tbsp melted butter
- Dream Topping: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup milk
Directions
1
Bake sponge cake
Beat eggs and sugar fluffy; fold in flour and melted butter in milk. Bake in 9x13 pan at 375°F for 25 minutes.
2
Simmer coconut caramel
In saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, coconut, and milk for 2 minutes until glossy.
3
Broil coconut crust
Spread hot topping over cake. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes until caramelized and bubbly.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Watch the cake closely during the final 5-minute bake so the coconut toasts to amber without scorching.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories310 kcal
Protein4g
Carbs46g
Total Fat14g
Sodium: 160mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
