1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind, optional
3/4 c. flaked coconut
Yellow food coloring, optional
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 c. lemon juice
Creamy White Frosting
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. Crisco shortening

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, rind and food coloring (if desired). Chill. Meanwhile, combine flour, baking powder and salt.

In large bowl, beat sugar; shortening and vanilla until fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well.

In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold in batter. Spread into 2 greased and floured 8 or 9 inch round layer cake pans. Bake 25 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Split each layer horizontally into 2 layers. Spread about 1/2 cup lemon mixture between each layer and on top to within 1 inch of edge. Frost side and 1 inch rim. Coat side of cake with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

CREAMY WHITE FROSTING:

In a small bowl combine 3 cups confectioners' sugar (sift if lumpy), 2/3 cup Crisco shortening, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat on low speed until smooth. Add additional milk, if needed, for desired consistency.

Tip: To split cake layer, measure halfway up side; mark with toothpicks. Using long piece of thread, rest on picks. Cross thread and pull through.