Coconut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream Crisco and sugar; add egg yolks, milk and flour (with soda and baking powder).
2. 2
   Mix well and add coconut extract.
3. 3
   Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
4. 4
   Bake in 350° oven until done. Let stand for 10 minutes, then turn out on cooling racks.
5. 5
   Use coconut milk with 1 cup sugar, boiled together.
6. 6
   Add coconut and cool slightly; spread between layers.
7. 7
   Spread with Divinity Icing, top and sides.
8. 8
   Better made 2 days before serving.