Drømmekage (Danish dream cake)
A light vanilla sponge topped with a toasted, caramelly coconut layer, a favourite Danish traybake.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.19 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a 20 x 30 cm tin.
- 2
Whisk the eggs and caster sugar for 5 minutes until pale and thick. Warm the milk and 50 g butter together until the butter melts and stir in the vanilla.
- 3
Fold the flour and baking powder into the eggs, then stir in the warm milk mixture. Pour into the tin and bake for 20 minutes until golden and springy.
20 min - 4
While it bakes, melt the 100 g butter with the brown sugar, coconut and 4 tbsp milk in a pan, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Spread the topping over the hot cake and return to the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until deep golden and bubbling.
9 min - 6
Leave to cool in the tin, then cut into squares.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.