Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour square pan, 8 x 8 x 2 inches or round layer pan 9 x 1 1/2 inches.

Combine in large mixer bowl:

1 1/2 c. Bisquick baking mix
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. milk or water
2 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend on low speed 1/2 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat 4 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.

Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. While warm, spread cake with brown sugar topping or peanut butter topping.

Set oven control to broil and/or 550 degrees. Place cake about 3 inches from heat; broil about 3 minutes or until mixture browns slightly.

BROWN SUGAR TOPPING:

1/3 c. brown sugar (packed)
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1/4 c. chopped nuts
3 tbsp. butter (softened)
2 tbsp. milk or light cream

Mix together.

PEANUT BUTTER TOPPING:

1/3 c. brown sugar (packed)
1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 tbsp. butter (softened)
2 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. milk or light cream

Mix together.