Grease and flour………..2 9″ layer pans or 9×13″ oblong pan
Cream together until fluffly:
5/8 c. soft shortening (half butter for flavor)
1 7/8 c. sugar
Beat in thoroughly…..2 large eggs (1/2 c.)
Sift together……. 3 c. soft silk or 2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
Stir in alternately….1 1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 t. vanilla
Pour into prepared pans. Bake until tests done. Cool
350 for 30-35 minutes
Frosting
5 T. Brown sugar 3 T. melted butter
2 T. cream 1/2 c. coconut
Put frosting on the hot cake and keep in oven until brown. (3-6 minutes)