Bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely in pan (glaze won’t set on warm cake!).
6. Glaze & Serve
Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
Drizzle generously over cooled cake.
Let set 10 minutes before slicing.
🌟 Optional: Warm individual slices for 10 seconds in microwave for “fresh-baked” vibes.
Serving Suggestions & Pro Tips
Brunch star: Serve with coffee or cold milk
Dessert upgrade: Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Storage: Keeps covered at room temp 2 days or refrigerated 5 days
Freeze: Slice and freeze without glaze; thaw and glaze before serving
FAQs: Your Questions, Answered
Q: Can I use a different pan?
A: Yes! An 8×8″ pan works—bake 45–50 minutes.
Q: Why add flour to the filling?
A: It thickens the mixture so it doesn’t sink or leak out during baking.
Q: Can I make this gluten-free?