1 2/3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening (soft)
2/3 c. milk (not cold)
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Put shortening in a cup and fill with milk. Add to the rest of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat 2 minutes with an electric beater. Bake at 350 degrees 40-45 minutes.

BROILED ICING:

Mix: 5 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. cream 1/2 c. coconut

Spread on the warm cake. Broil until it bubbles and turns light brown.