1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 c. flour (self-rising)
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 fresh coconut or frozen

Lightly grease three 9 inch layer pans, dust with flour. Have all ingredients at room temperature. Cream butter and sugar. Add well beaten eggs. Add flour which has been sifted once, then measured, alternately with milk and beat after each addition until smooth. Add vanilla and a handful of coconut. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Allow layers to cool. Then frost with whipped topping and sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate until served.