Ingredients

  • 5 eggs, separated
  • 2 1/4 c. cake flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. coconut extract
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 2/3 c. flaked coconut

Method

  • Beat whites of eggs in medium bowl on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  • Beat flour, baking soda, sugar, butter, oil, buttermilk, coconut extract, vanilla and 2 2/3 cups flaked coconut in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
  • Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Fold egg whites into batter.
  • Pour into round cake pans (greased and floured).
  • Bake at 325° for 40 minutes or until done.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pans, then remove and cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.