Difference between revisions of "Coconut Layer Cake"

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2 c. sifted flour                         &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder                     3 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder                     3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt                             &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/3 c. milk
2/3 c. shortening                        &nbsp;&nbsp;1 tsp. vanilla


1/2 tsp. salt                             1/3 c. milk
Sift flour once, measure, sift with baking powder and salt three times. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add flour alternately with milk, beating after each addition till smooth. Add vanilla.  
 
2/3 c. shortening                         1 tsp. vanilla
 


Sift flour once, measure, sift with baking powder and salt three times. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add flour alternately with milk, beating after each addition till smooth. Add vanilla. Bake in two ungreased 8" or 9". layer pans at 350 deg. 25-30 minutes. Spread coconut frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
Bake in two ungreased 8" or 9". layer pans at 350 deg. 25-30 minutes. Spread coconut frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
 
 
COCONUT ICING




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2 c. coconut, firmly packed (shredded kind)
2 c. coconut, firmly packed (shredded kind)
2 c. milk  
2 c. milk  
Dash of salt
Dash of salt
4 tbsp. sugar
4 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. milk
Butter, size of walnut (1-2 Tbs)
Butter, size of walnut (1-2 Tbs)
Coloring, if desired
Coloring, if desired


Cook coconut, milk and salt in open pan over medium heat until boiling. Add sugar, cornstarch, and 1/2 c. milk, mix together. Stir constantly until thick enough to spread. Remove from heat and add butter, and coloring if desired.
Cook coconut, milk and salt in open pan over medium heat until boiling. Add sugar, cornstarch, and 1/2 c. milk, mix together. Stir constantly until thick enough to spread. Remove from heat and add butter, and coloring if desired.
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Latest revision as of 14:23, 19 December 2021

2 c. sifted flour                             1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder                     3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt                                  1/3 c. milk
2/3 c. shortening                          1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour once, measure, sift with baking powder and salt three times. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add flour alternately with milk, beating after each addition till smooth. Add vanilla.

Bake in two ungreased 8" or 9". layer pans at 350 deg. 25-30 minutes. Spread coconut frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.


COCONUT ICING

2 c. coconut, firmly packed (shredded kind)
2 c. milk
Dash of salt
4 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. milk
Butter, size of walnut (1-2 Tbs)
Coloring, if desired

Cook coconut, milk and salt in open pan over medium heat until boiling. Add sugar, cornstarch, and 1/2 c. milk, mix together. Stir constantly until thick enough to spread. Remove from heat and add butter, and coloring if desired.