1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. milk
8 well beaten egg whites
3 1/2 c. self-rising flour

Cream together sugar and butter. Add remaining ingredients in order. Beat well until smooth. Place 1 cup of mixture in an 8" baking pan, mixture will make 4 layer cakes. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, grind together using a food chopper 2 cups raisins, 1 pound nut meats and 1 pound coconut; set aside.

Mix in a saucepan 1 cup milk, 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 8 egg yolks and boil until thickened, stirring constantly. Take off heat and add the raisin mixture. Mix well. Put in between cooled cake layers.