Bottom Layer:

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar

Blend flour and sugar, cut in shortening (use non-hydrogenated Crisco or organic coconut shortening (available in health food stores) or butter. Spread in a buttered (or sprayed with non-stick spray) 9x12x2 inch pan and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Top Layer:

2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Combine the ingredients for the top layer and mix well. Cover the baked bottom layer and bake fr 25 minutes in a 350°F oven. Frost when cool.

Frosting:

1 cup confectioners sugar
grated rind and juice of 1 lemon

Combine and beat with mixer until thickened, then frost. Add a few drops of lemon juice if mixture is too thick to spread; if too thin, add more sugar.

Submitted by: CM