Another favorite from my friend Cathy Cozens. I recall making this for Emily’s third birthday, so that must have been at least 25 years ago!
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 stick butter (8 oz)
- 5 eggs, separated
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup coconut
- Cream sugar, shortening and butter.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
- Combine flour and soda. Add to butter mixture in small portions, alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir in coconut.
- Whip egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter.
- Pour into 3 greased and floured 9″ round pans.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 stick butter
- 1 block cream cheese (8oz)
- 1 lb confectioners sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 1-3 tablespoons milk
- Have butter and cream cheese at room temperature.
- Whip butter and cream cheese together.
- Mix in confectioner’s sugar and salt. Whip until desired texture, adding milk as needed.