“I’ve been searching for this very recipe for years! My Danish mother made it, but I couldn’t remember the name of it”

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the sides for easy removal.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the milk. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and fluffy.
Slowly pour the cooled butter and milk mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to combine.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
Prepare the Coconut Topping:
While the cake is baking, prepare the coconut topping. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded coconut. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture is thick and glossy. Remove from heat and set aside.
Top and Finish the Cake:
Once the cake has finished baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm coconut topping evenly across the surface with a spatula.
Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the topping is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy this delightful Danish Dream Cake on its own or with your favorite accompaniment!