Bottom Layer:
2 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
Mix well, press in bottom of cake pan.
Top Layer:
3 beaten eggs
2 c. brown sugar
2 T. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. coconut (optional)
Beat together and pour over first layer.
Bake at 350