2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp. shortening
1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk

Frosting:

3 tbsp. melted butter
5 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. cream
1/2 cup nuts or coconut

Beat eggs until thick, gradually add sugar, beating consistently. Add vanilla. Add flour, salt baking powder to first mixture; mix well. Heat milk and shortening to boiling point and add all at once to mixture. Beat well.

Pour into 8-inch pan and bake 30 minutes at 350°F.

While still hot spread with the frosting mixture. Place under broiler to brown.