Bisquick Velvet Coconut Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons shortening (butter or margarine)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine

Instructions

1. Grease and flour an 8x8x2 square cake pan or a 9 x 1-1/2 round pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons shortening, and 1 teaspoon vanilla on low speed, scraping the bowl constantly for 30 seconds.
3. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for 4 minutes, until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the topping by mixing together 1/2 cup flaked coconut, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, 2 tablespoons milk, and 3 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Set aside until the cake is slightly cooled.
7. Once the cake is done, cool it slightly before spreading the topping over the surface.
8. Set your oven control to broil and broil the cake about 3 inches from the heat until the topping is golden brown, which should take about 3 minutes.