2/3 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 5 tbsp. buttermilk
2 c. flour

TOPPING:

10 tbsp. brown sugar
4 tbsp. milk
6 tbsp. melted butter
1 c. flaked coconut

Cream butter and sugar. Add well-beaten eggs and bananas. Alternate flour and buttermilk. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 40 minutes in ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

TOPPING: Mix above ingredients and spread over warm cake. Place under broiler until brown. Watch very carefully.