Gold Cake

Directions

Cream butter, add lemon rind, if desired.

Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.

Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.

Mix after each addition. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9 inch round cakepans.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃). for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.

Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

Lightly sprinkle top and sides with coconut.