Velvet Crumb Cake (Original Recipe From Bisquick) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups original Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
Crumb Topping
1/2 cup wheat flakes cereal, crushed (the original calls for coconut, but I like the Wheaties better)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional(I do not use)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0F Grease and flour 8 inch square or 9 inch round pan.
Beat all ingredients in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat on medium speed 4 minutes,scraping bowl occasionally.
Pour into pan.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool slightly.
Make crumb topping: Mix all together and spread over cake.
Set oven to broil.
Broil about 3 inches from heat about 3 minutes or until golden brown.