This section is from the book "Betty Crocker's Cookbook For Boys and Girls", by Betty Crocker. Also available from Amazon: Betty Crocker's Cookbook for Boys and Girls.
There's a rich, gooey frosting baked in the middle and on top.
Heat oven to 350°.
Grease and flour 8-inch square pan.
Stir together
1 1/3 cups Bisquick % cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa
Add
3 tablespoons soft shortening l egg 1/4 cup milk
Beat vigorously 1 minute.
Stir in
V2 cup more milk 1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat 1/2 minute more.
Pour half of batter into pan. Spread with half of Topping (below).
Cover with remaining batter.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes.
Immediately spread with rest of Topping. Serve warm.
For Topping, mix 1/2 cup (V2 package) semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted, 1/3 cup water, 2 cups finely chopped coconut.
 
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