Banana Coconut Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup coconut
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 1 egg
• nuts (if desired)