Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. cooking oil
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 3/4 c. self-rising flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. white Karo syrup
  • 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 can or pkg. flaked coconut

Method

  • Mix 1 cup sugar, oil and egg yolks; mix well. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and buttermilk. Sift flour, soda and salt; add to sugar mixture and mix well.
  • Pour into greased (spray is okay) 9 x 13 baking pan or dish. Bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and springs back in center. Remove and cool while making frosting.