Fluff Top Spice Cake (It frosts itself)

Assemble these supplies:

1/2 cup margarine or butter
1/4 cup soft shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 beaten eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons nutmeg or cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk or soured milk
(may be made by putting 1 tablespoon of kalamansi
or lemon juice into a cup, then filling with milk and stirring.)

Steps in preparation:

Cream margarine and shortening together, creaming until light. Add beaten eggs, beat until light and fluffy. Sift dry ingredients together; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk, beating after each addition. Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Other sizes and shapes may be used as desired. Bake in moderate oven (350° F.) 40 minutes until done. Top with Broiled Coconut Frosting. Cream 1/4 cup margarine or butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Add 2 tablespoons light cream or evaporated milk, full strength. Mix well. Stir in one cup flaked or shredded coconut. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat, about 4 minutes or till golden brown. Serve warm if possible.