Coconut Carnival Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

Preparation

Sift first 4 ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Drop in shortening.
Add milk and vanilla; beat 300 strokes (2 minutes at low speed, scraping bowl).
Add eggs and beat 2 minutes on low. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Frost and sprinkle with flaked coconut.