Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 c. cake flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. coconut milk
  • 1/4 c. sweet milk
  • 3 egg whites (unbeaten)
  • freshly ground coconut

Method

  • Have all ingredients at room temperature.
  • Sift flour, measure and resift 3 times, the last time sifting with the sugar, salt and baking powder.
  • Add shortening and 1/2 cup of the two milks combined.
  • Beat with electric mixer for 2 minutes on low speed. Scrape batter from the sides.
  • Add remaining 1/4 cup combined milks, egg whites and vanilla.
  • Beat for 2 minutes more.
  • Turn into 2 (8-inch) greased and floured cake pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before turning out.
  • When cool, spread with icing and sprinkle coconut over the top.