Preparation:
TOPPING: Line a 14 3/4 x 10 1/2 inch pan with foil. Melt butter in foil-lined pan. Sprinkle nuts and coconut evenly over butter. Drizzle condensed milk over nuts and coconut. Set aside.
CAKE: Beat eggs at high speed in mixing bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Beat one minute at low speed. Pour over topping evenly. Bake at 325 in center of oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and turn onto clean smooth dish towel. Remove foil with end of towel and begin to roll until complete. Let set about 20 minutes before transferring to cake plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or dress it up for the holidays by adding a chocolate glaze, placing candied cherry halves down the center and sliced green gum drops shaped into holly leaves. This cake will be a hit with family and friends. |