Fresh Coconut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter; add sugar gradually, continuing to cream well. Combine flour and baking powder.
2. 2
   Sift together and add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
3. 3
   Fold into creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Add flavoring.
5. 5
   Bake in 3 (9-inch) pans which have been greased and floured or lined with wax paper.
6. 6
   The oven should be 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Makes 3 (9-inch) layers.