Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Line your cake pan with baking paper.

Step 3

Sift flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar into a medium-sized bowl.

Step 4

On a separate large mixing bowl, mix eggs and sugar until creamy.

Step 5

Add the sifted dry ingredients, melted butter, and milk.  Mix until you get a smooth batter.

Step 6

Pour the cake batter into your lined pan.

Step 7

Tap the cake pan on top of the counter to remove bubbles.

Step 8

Place pan in the oven for 30 minutes or until it has turned golden.

Step 9

About 10 minutes before removing the cake out of the oven, start preparing the coconut caramel.

Step 10

Using a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.

Step 11

Pour the milk and mix.

Step 12

Add the brown sugar and mix until it has completely dissolved while bringing it to a slow boil.

Step 13

Take the saucepan off the heat.

Step 14

Add the desiccated coconut and mix to combine thoroughly.

Step 15

Take the cake out of the oven and pour the caramel on top.

Step 16

Use a spatula to spread it evenly on top of your dream cake.

Step 17

Place the cake back in the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 18

Set it aside for about 20 minutes to cool --- or until the topping solidifies.

Step 19

Slice your dream cake into squares and serve.