Coconut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
3 unbeaten egg whites (for yellow use 3 whole eggs instead of whites)
fresh or frozen coconut

Preparation

Can use this batter or use any brand cake mix.