Best Coconut Cake
["1 c. shortening (half butter)", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "4 large eggs (save 2 egg whites for frosting)", "2 2/3 c. sifted cake flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. milk", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring"]
["Beat shortening until fluffy.", "Gradually add sugar.", "Beat eggs in, one at a time.", "Add flavoring. Combine flour, baking powder and salt.", "Add dry ingredients alternately with milk.", "Mix well after each addition. Mix until well blended.", "Spread batter evenly in three greased 9-inch pans.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.", "Let cool and frost with Seven Minute Frosting."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "cake flour", "baking powder", "salt", "milk", "vanilla flavoring"]