Instructions: Cream 1 cup of Crisco shortening and gradually add 2 cups sugar. Add 1 at a time, 4 eggs, beating well after each addition. Sift together 3 cups flour and 2 tsp. baking powder. Mix dry ingredients alternately with 1 cup of coconut milk and 1 tsp. vanilla. (If you dont have enough coconut milk, add regular milk to make a full cup.) Fold in 1 cup freshly grated coconut.

Bake for 35-45 minutes at 350 in two 9" square pans, greased and floured.

WHIP CREAM ICING: Cook in double boiler until thick. Let cool. Cream for 4 minutes, 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup Crisco. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually.

Beat 4 minutes. Add flour paste. Beat 4 minutes. Add 1 tsp. vanilla. Beat until mixed through.

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