Coconut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and butter.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Add to creamed mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5. 5
   Mix after each addition.
6. 6
   Stir in vanilla.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites until stiff.
8. 8
   Gently fold into batter.
9. 9
   Pour into three 9-inch cake pans that have been greased and floured.
10. 10
    Bake for 22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean at 350°.
11. 11
    Use Fluffy Frosting to ice cake.