Three Layer Coconut Cake

A lovely cake for mother's day or any special occasion.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 625 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup shortening
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• 3 egg whites
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 3 cups cake flour
• 5 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, and baking powder; add shortening and milk. Beat well. Beat in eggs and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Spread batter in three greased and floured 9 inch round pans.

Step 3

Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool, and remove from pans.

Step 4

Mix 3 cups sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup boiling water in a saucepan; boil until mixture spins thread. Beat egg whites until stiff. Pour syrup over egg whites, beating constantly. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla to flavor the icing. Frost cake, and sprinkle with coconut.