Coconut Yellow Layer Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter until very light in color.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.
3. 3
   Sift flour, baking powder and soda together.
4. 4
   Add flour alternately with buttermilk to butter mixture.
5. 5
   Add vanilla.
6. 6
   Fold in with a large spoon. Pour into 3 (9-inch) greased and floured cake pans.
7. 7
   Bake at 375° for about 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Let layers cool completely before frosting. Use the recipe for Lemon Frosting to frost this cake.
9. 9
   When cool and icing is made, spread on layers and sprinkle on coconut.