1/2 c. shortening
1 c. warm mashed potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts or coconut
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. cocoa
4 eggs, separated, add 2 yolks to mixture, save other 2 for frosting

After preparing rest of mixture, beat the 4 egg whites and fold into mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 c. milk
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. coconut
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 tbsp. flour

Combine all ingredients, cook until it thickens. Add coconut and stir, spread over cake.