Instructions: Beat shortening in mixer bowl.

Sift in flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Add 2/3 cup milk mixing until moistened.

Beat at high speed for 2 minutes.

Add.. remaining 1/3 cup milk, eggs and vanilla.

Bake for 2 minutes longer.

Stir in 1 cup coconut.

Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.

bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cakes test done; cool.

Stir . remaining 1 cup coconut into butter frosting.

Spread between layers and over top and side of cake.

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