Lemon Coconut Layer Cake

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• ¾ cup butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¾ cup sweet milk
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Lemon extract for flavoring
• 3 egg whites (for icing)
• Sufficient sugar and liquid for icing consistency
• Shredded coconut for sprinkling

Method

1. 1 Beat egg whites until foamy, then add butter, sugar, and milk. Mix well.
2. 2 Sift flour with cream of tartar and soda. Add to wet ingredients and stir in lemon flavoring.
3. 3 Pour batter into jelly cake pans and bake until done.
4. 4 Prepare icing using 3 egg whites, ensuring it is slightly softer than standard frosting.
5. 5 Spread icing between cake layers, stack, and sprinkle the top thickly with coconut.