Margarida's Broiler Cake

Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Margarida’s Broiler Cake, a quick and unique dessert that’s ready in just 25 minutes! This golden, tender cake is broiled, not baked, giving it an irresistibly caramelized crust. Whipped up with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, it’s topped straight from the oven with a fragrant blend of brown sugar and cinnamon that melts into the warm surface. Perfect for last-minute gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat, this simple yet impressive cake can be served warm or at room temperature. With its quick cooking time and delightful texture, Margarida’s Broiler Cake is a must-try for any dessert lover looking for something easy and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 Eggs
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar (for topping)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven's broiler on high and position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler element.

Step 2

Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Use a hand or stand mixer for best results.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Place the cake under the preheated broiler and watch closely. It should take about 8-10 minutes to cook, or until the top is golden brown and the edges begin to pull away from the pan. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.

Step 9

While the cake is broiling, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven once it is fully cooked (a toothpick inserted should come out clean). Immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top while the cake is still hot.

Step 11

Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(862.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2780.8

Total Fat 113.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 652.3mg	0%
Sodium 2314.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 412.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 269.9g
Protein 38.2g	0%

Vitamin D 220.9IU	0%
Calcium 381.8mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 725.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 58.5%