Norwegian coconut cake

1 Cake

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsFlour plus 2 T flour
4teaspoonsBaking powder
1teaspoonSoda
½teaspoonSalt
cupSugar
½cupShortening, softened
1cupMilk
1teaspoonAlmond extract
2Large eggs
8ouncesCoconut
4tablespoonsSugar
5tablespoonsMargarine

Directions

Sift together into bowl the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar. Add the shortening, milk, and almond extract. Beat, then add eggs, and beat for two minutes longer. Grease and flour baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Open oven door and spread a mixture of the coconut, nut, sugar, and margarine on top of cake and bake 30 minutes longer.