1 c. shortening (1/2 shortening, 1/2 butter)
2 c. sugar
6 eggs, save 3 whites for filling
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda put in buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 tsp. lemon flavoring

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Add buttermilk with soda in it alternately with flour, beginning and ending with flour. Add vanilla and lemon flavoring. Makes 3 layers. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

COCONUT FILLING:

3 c. sugar
1 c. coconut milk
3 egg whites, saved from batter
2 grated coconut

Cook sugar and coconut milk until forms hard ball in water. Beat egg whites stiff and pour hot filling over egg whites, stirring constantly. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in grated coconut and ice while layers are hot.