Fresh Coconut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour three 9-inch cake pans. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Cream together the butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to mix. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
4. 4
   Add the vanilla and mix well.
5. 5
   Fold in the beaten egg whites. Spoon the batter into the three cake pans. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center one of the layers.
6. 6
   Remove from the pans immediately onto rack for cooling. Must be completely cool before frosting is spread on the layers.