Good-Cooking - Macaroon Cookie Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup soft shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
• 3 large eggs
• 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons cream or evaporated milk