Velvet Crumb Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. Bisquick baking mix
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. milk or water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
Topping (recipe follows)

Preparation

Grease and flour a square pan (8 x 8 x 2-inch) or round pan (9 x 1 1/2-inch).
Beat all ingredients except topping on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat on medium speed for 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
Pour into pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool slightly; spread with topping.
Set oven control to broil.
Broil cake with top 3 inches from heat for about 3 minutes or until topping is golden brown.