3 c. sifted cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1 lb. confectioners sugar (3 1/2 c.)
4 eggs, well beaten
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. fresh grated coconut
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Sift once: flour (measure) add baking powder and salt; sift together.

Cream butter thoroughly; add sugar gradually and cream together until fluffy.

Add egg yolks; beat well. Add flour alternately with milk amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Add vanilla, coconut, fold in egg whites quickly, but thoroughly.

Bake in 3 greased layer pans at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes. spread with frosting and sprinkle with fresh grated coconut on top.

7 MINUTE FROSTING:

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 egg whites
5 tbsp. water
4 large marshmallows, broken up
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla