Annie bakes- chaos cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened at room temperature)
• 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 2 large Egg (room temperature)
• 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 0.5 cup Shredded Coconut (unsweetened)
• 0.25 cup Sprinkles (colorful, for decoration)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional, adds flavor)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (optional, enhances flavor)

Instructions

1. Cream butter and brown sugar

   Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and add the packed brown sugar. Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add eggs

   Crack one egg into the bowl, beat until fully incorporated, then add the second egg and repeat. Mix just until smooth; avoid over‑mixing which can cause the batter to split.

   Time: PT2M

3. Incorporate flour

   Gradually add the sifted all‑purpose flour to the batter, folding gently with the spatula until no dry streaks remain. Stop mixing as soon as the flour is incorporated.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add coconut and sprinkles

   Stir in the shredded coconut and colorful sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

   Time: PT2M

5. Flavor with vanilla and salt

   Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing just until combined.

   Time: PT1M

6. Prepare the baking tray

   Line the 9x13‑inch baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT2M

7. Transfer batter to tray

   Pour the batter into the prepared tray and smooth the top with the spatula.

   Time: PT1M

8. Bake the cake

   Place the tray in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Cool and release

   Remove the cake from the oven, let it rest in the tray for 10 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edges and turn it onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

   Time: PT10M

10. Serve or store

    Slice the cake into squares and serve as is, or store according to the storage guidelines.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

12g

Fiber

1g