Take butter, sugar and vanilla in a bowl and mix well till creamy.
Add in one egg at a time and beat well.
Add in baking powder, salt and mix well.
Add in flour and fold gently.
Spoon this into a parchment lined square baking pan and bake for 30 to 35 mins.
Remove and set aside.
Take jam, water, sugar in a sauce pan and bring it to a boil. Add in coconut and mix well.
Spoon this over the cake and spread evenly.
Chill the cake for few hours.
Slice and serve.
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Notes
1)Pour the syrup when it is still hot over the cake so it absorbs better. 2)You can use any fruit jam as you like, i go for the typical mixed fruit jam. 3)Chill the cake for few hours before serving. 4)This cake can be stored for over a week in fridge.