Yellow Party Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In mixer bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy (about 8 to 10 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer), scraping bowls frequently.
2. 2
   Add eggs and vanilla; beat at medium speed about 2 minutes or until mixture is light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Stir together flour, baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt.
4. 4
   Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating at low speed after each addition.
5. 5
   Beat 1 minute at end.
6. 6
   Turn batter into two greased and lightly floured 9 x 1 1/2-inch round baking pans.
7. 7
   Bake in a 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
8. 8
   Cool 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on wire racks.
10. 10
    Fill with Lemon Filling.
11. 11
    Frost with Seven Minute Frosting.
12. 12
    Sprinkle shredded coconut on sides of cake, if desired.