BRÛLÉED ICING
About 1 cup; enough for one 8-inch square cake
Spread on a cake or coffee cake, or on cookies, while still warm, leaving the cake in the pan, if applicable.
Adjust a rack so it’s 3 to 5 inches below the heat. Preheat the broiler. Combine in a medium bowl, stirring until smooth:
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut or chopped nuts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Spread on the cake and broil until the icing is bubbling all over the surface; take care that it does not burn.