4 eggs
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco oil
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. coconut flavoring
3 c. flour

Beat eggs until well beaten. Stir in sugar; beat well. Stir in Crisco oil and buttermilk. Add coconut flavoring. Add flour, a little at a time, until desired thickness. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. Either 2 or 4 layers, however thick you want your layers. Let cool, moistens cake with sweetened water. Frost with icing and coconut.

7-MINUTE FROSTING:

2 egg whites
1 c. Karo syrup
1/4 c. sugar

Mix in double boiler and cook for 7 minutes or until desired thickness.