Stately Coconut Layer Cake

Directions

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   Cream
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   shortening;
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   gradually
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   add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
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   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine
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   flour,
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   baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix
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   well
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   after each addition.
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    Stir in flavorings. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool
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    in
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    pans for 10 minutes.
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    Remove from pans
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    and
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    let
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    cool completely.
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    Spread Lemon-Orange Filling between layers.
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    Spread top
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    and
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    sides
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    with
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    Luscious White Frosting and sprinkle with coconut.
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    Yield: one 3-layer cake.