1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk or water
2 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1. Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 8-in. square pan or 9-in. round pan.
2. Beat all ingredients except topping in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
3. Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool slightly.
4. Make topping; spread over cake. Set oven control to Broil. Broil about 3 inches from heat about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts
3 tbsp. margarine or butter, softened
2 tbsp. milk
Stir together all ingredients.