1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. shortening
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
3 squares (3 oz.) baking chocolate

Melt the chocolate and set aside.

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Add shortening, milk and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes. Add the egg and melted chocolate. Beat 2 more minutes. Spread the batter in a 9"x9"x2" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. While the cake is baking prepare Broiled Icing as follows.

BROILED ICING:

1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. milk
1/3 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. chopped walnuts

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl with a fork. After the cake cools for 5 minutes, cover it with icing. Place the iced cake under the broiler and broil 2 minutes until the icing is crisp and bubbly.