Velvet Crumb Cake

VELVET CRUMB CAKE

1 1/2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk or water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
Crumb Topping (See Below)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round pan. Beat all ingredients except Crumb Topping in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool slightly. Make Crumb Topping; spread over cake. Set oven control to Broil. Broil about 3 inches from heat about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 8 servings.

Crumb Topping
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
2 Tbsp. milk

Stir together all ingredients.