Best 11 Lazy Daisy Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Lazy Daisy Cake, a classic dessert with a charming backstory. Originating in the kitchens of Depression-era housewives, this simple yet satisfying cake has stood the test of time with its budget-friendly ingredients and minimal effort. Today, we bring you a collection of Lazy Daisy Cake recipes, each with a unique twist to cater to various tastes and preferences. From the original version, known for its moist crumb and sweet-tart flavor, to modern interpretations that incorporate seasonal fruits, chocolate, and nuts, there's a Lazy Daisy Cake variation for every occasion.

This versatile cake is not just limited to its traditional presentation. We've included recipes that showcase creative ways to elevate the Lazy Daisy Cake experience. Discover how to transform it into a stunning layer cake, perfect for special celebrations, or how to create individual-sized cakes for a fun and easy party treat. And for those with dietary restrictions, we've got you covered with gluten-free and vegan variations that maintain the same deliciousness without compromising taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

We couldn't wait until Mom sliced this old-fashioned cake with its caramel-like frosting, loaded with chewy coconut. Even after one of Mom's delicious meals, one piece of this cake wasn't enough. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. In a saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Add to batter and beat until combined. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

This cake whips up quickly and is nice on lazy summer days.

Provided by Marie Angel Cat

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup skim milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons softened butter
10 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
¼ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
  • Combine the milk, 1 tablespoon butter, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat and set aside. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. Slowly pour in the white sugar while beating on high speed. Stir in the flour mixture until a few large lumps of flour remain, then pour in the warm milk mixture, and continue stirring until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Stir 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, coconut, and cream together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Spread over the cooled cake to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 385.3 mg, Sugar 45.8 g

MOIST LAZY DAISY CAKE



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We always called this Mama's "never fail" recipe. I guess the same holds true for me, since I've entered this lazy daisy cake in contests and won with it. This tasty dessert is popular in our family, and it always brings back fond memories of Mama. -Carrie Bartlett, Gallatin, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
FROSTING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low just until combined. Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan until butter melts. Add to batter; beat thoroughly (the batter will be thin). Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until cake tests done, 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly. For frosting, blend all ingredients well; spread over warm cake. Broil about 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S LAZY DAISY CAKE



Grandma's Lazy Daisy Cake image

This was and still is my mom's favorite cake while she was growing up. Everytime my mom comes to visit me I always have this made for her.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and add sugar until fluffy.
  • Sift flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Add to egg mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Heat milk and butter to boiling point, add to batter and add vailla.
  • Beat slightly.
  • Pour into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • When done add topping right away.
  • Topping.
  • Mix brown sugar, milk, butter, coconut and nuts in a pot on stove until suagr has dissolved.
  • Put on cake.
  • Put back in the oven on broil until very light brown on the top.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 450.5, Carbohydrate 65.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 45.4, Protein 7.2

LAZY DAISY CAKE / VINTAGE RECIPE



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I remember my Gram making this delicious buttery lazy Daisy cake. We loved it as kids, and still love it today. I have my Grams recipe. There may be other versions of this cake under a different name on this site, but this is what Gram called it...love the coconut topping...Yum!! Hope you enjoy this cake as much as we do... My...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c ap flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp butter
1 c milk
4 eggs - room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
2 c sugar
TOPPING - SOMETIMES I DOUBLE AND ADD NUTS TOO
9 Tbsp butter - melted
3/4 c packed, light brown sugar
6 Tbsp evaporated milk
1 1/2 c shredded coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • 2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl
  • 3. Heat the butter and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Stir in the vanilla.
  • 4. With an electric mixer on medium - high speed, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and thick, about 6 minutes.
  • 5. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour mixture and milk mixture alternately until just incorporated.
  • 6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly in the pan, about 10 minutes. Heat the broiler.
  • 7. Topping: Combine the butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and coconut in a medium bowl.
  • 8. Spread the topping evenly over cake. Broil until topping bubbles and just begins to brown, 3-4 minutes. Serve warm.
  • 9. This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days. Reheat servings in the microwave.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE LAZY DAISY CAKE



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Traditional German chocolate cake gets a whole new spin with this inventive version that's finished off under the high heat of the broiler instead of being frosted in layers. -Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 cups boiling water
3 large eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. pan. In a bowl, combine oats, butter and chocolate; pour boiling water over top. Let stand 10 minutes., Stir oatmeal mixture until combined; whisk in eggs and brown sugar. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into oatmeal mixture just until combined., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven. Preheat broiler., Combine topping ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

LAZY DAISY CAKE III



Lazy Daisy Cake III image

Quick and Easy, but delicious. This is one that my grandmother loved.

Provided by MCLISA

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.185 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup milk
½ cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and oil until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Frost with Chocolate Frosting.
  • To make the Chocolate Frosting: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup milk. bring to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vanilla and marshmallows. Beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 329.1 mg, Sugar 48.1 g

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

Make and share this Lazy Daisy Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk, heated
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat eggs in mixing bowl until frothy; beat in sugar in 4 or 5 separate additions; stir in vanilla.
  • Next, stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Heat milk and butter together in small saucepan just until hot; add to batter, stirring slowly and carefully.
  • Scrape into a greased 9-inch square cake pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until cake tests done with a toothpick.
  • Make topping-- combine last 4 ingredients together in a small saucepan; heat and stir until hot and sugar is dissolved.
  • Spread topping over cake fresh from the oven; leave oven on.
  • Return cake to oven and heat until topping is bubbling well, anywhere from 3-5 minutes.
  • Variation: use chopped pecans or walnuts instead of the coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 91, Sodium 305.8, Carbohydrate 78.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 59.8, Protein 5.4

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

Mom made this cake often. Its quick, easy, and so good. We all loved it and it was always gone before it got cool.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CAKE:
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 c milk
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
TOPPING:
2 Tbsp softened butter
5 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp sour cream
1 c flaked coconut
1 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. CAKE: In a small saucepan bring milk and butter to a boil. Set aside to cool a bit, while mixing the other ingredients. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl beat eggs until thick. Add sugar and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into milk and butter mixture. Slowly add these liquid ingredients to the flour mixture - stirring as mixtures are combined. Beat well. Pour batter into shortening greased 9" square cake pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  • 2. TOPPING: Cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in sour cream. Mix in nuts and coconut. Spread over cake. Brown Lazy Daisy Cake under broiler until topping is slightly toasted on top.

GRANDMA'S LAZY DAISY CAKE



Grandma's Lazy Daisy Cake image

My Grandma was still baking this quick cake when she was 99 years old.

Provided by Phyllis McIlroy

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1 c all purpose flour
1 c sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 c milk
3 Tbsp butter
TOPPING
4 Tbsp butter
6 Tbsp brown suger....tbls should be heaping
1/2 c coconut
3 Tbsp evaporated milk

Steps:

  • 1. Beat eggs until thick & lemony. Add sugar, flour & baking powder. Bring milk and butter to boiling point and add to dry mixture. Pour in a SMALL oblong or 9" square pan. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.
  • 2. While cake is baking, heat together all Topping ingredients. Pour over cake immediately when removed from oven. Put under oven broiler until topping is light to medium brown. Serve while still warm. :)

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

From Taste of Home. An old-fashioned cake with its caramel- like frosting, loaded with chewy coconut. A family -pleasing and pot- luck favorite.

Provided by Sweet Diva MJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined.
  • In a saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add to batter and beat until combined.
  • Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm cake.
  • Broil 4 in.from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Yield: 16-20 servings.

Tips:

  • Use a box of white cake mix as the base for the cake batter. This will make the process much easier and faster, and the cake will still be delicious.
  • Be sure to drain the pineapple well before adding it to the cake batter. This will prevent the cake from being too wet.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can also use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • To make a cream cheese glaze, simply mix together cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. You can also add a splash of milk or lemon juice to thin out the glaze, if desired.
  • For a fun and festive touch, garnish the cake with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or sprinkles.

Conclusion:

The Lazy Daisy Cake is a simple and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy cake recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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