Coconut Mist Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder, salt and sift together three times.
2. 2
   Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar gradually and cream together until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add egg yolks and beat well.
4. 4
   Add flour alternately with milk, a small amount at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and coconut.
6. 6
   Fold in egg whites quickly and thoroughly.
7. 7
   Bake in 3 greased 9-inch layer pans in moderate oven, 375°, for 25 to 30 minutes, or use 2 oblong cake pans.
8. 8
   Spread lemon filling between layers and Seven Minute frosting over the cake.