2 1/4 c. cake flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. oil
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. coconut extract
1 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs, separated (beat yolks)

Mix first 3 ingredients; add the next 6 ingredients. Fold in stiff beaten egg whites. Pour in three 9-inch cake pans, greased and floured. Preheat oven and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes (golden brown). Cool for 10 minutes, then on rack.

7 Minute Frosting:

1 1/2 c. sugar
5 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. white Karo syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. coconut extract
3 egg whites
14 oz. coconut

Cook in double boiler (put enough water in bottom of pan to boil and touch top of pot). Combine the first 3 ingredients and slightly beaten egg whites. Continue to cook for 7 minutes. Add flavorings; spread on top with coconut.