Neat Trick: For dainty rounds, divide batter among 5 soup cans or 3 #303 cans, filling only half full. Bake 40 to 50 min.
VELVET CRUMB CAKE
1⅓ cups Bisquick ¾ cup sugar 3 tbsp. soft shortening 1 egg ¾ cup milk[1] 1 tsp. vanilla
Heat oven to 350° (mod.). Grease and flour an 8″ square or 9″ round pan. Mix Bisquick, sugar. Add shortening, egg, ¼ cup of milk. Beat vigorously 1 min. Stir in gradually remaining milk, vanilla. Beat ½ min. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 min. Cover with Broiled Topping while warm.
Broiled Topping: Mix 3 tbsp. butter, melted or softened; ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed); 2 tbsp. cream; ½ cup Wheaties or coconut, if desired; ¼ cup chopped nuts. Spread on baked cake. Place about 3″ under broiler (low heat) until mixture bubbles and browns (3 to 5 min.). Do not burn! Especially good warm.
[1]In altitudes over 3,500 feet, add 2 tbsp. more milk. Bake at 375° (quick mod.) 25 to 30 min.
PINEAPPLE STICKY BUNS
Perfect when the girls drop in to chat and sip.
¾ cup drained crushed pineapple ½ cup soft butter ½ cup brown sugar (packed) 1 tsp. cinnamon