Easter Orange Coconut Cake

1. 1

   Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well.

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in flavoring.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff but not dry; fold into batter.

4. 4

   Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans, and let cool completely.

5. 5

   Spread Orange Filling between layers; spread top and sides of cake with frosting, and sprinkle with coconut.

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