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Three Layer Coconut Cake

Name: Three Layer Coconut Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 cups cake flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 0.75 cup shortening; 1.5 cups milk; 4 eggs; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups white sugar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 cup boiling water; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 cup flaked coconut

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A lovely cake for mother's day or any special occasion.

Recipe by Carol

Updated on August 22, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 to 9 - inch layer cake

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Ingredients

3 cups cake flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup shortening
1 ½ cups milk
4 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup boiling water
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup flaked coconut

Directions

Mix flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, and baking powder; add shortening and milk. Beat well. Beat in eggs and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Spread batter in three greased and floured 9 inch round pans.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool, and remove from pans.
Mix 3 cups sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup boiling water in a saucepan; boil until mixture spins thread. Beat egg whites until stiff. Pour syrup over egg whites, beating constantly. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla to flavor the icing. Frost cake, and sprinkle with coconut.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

625	Calories
16g	Fat
115g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 625
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Sodium 405mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 115g	42%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 87g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 193mg	15%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 132mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.