MY OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CAKE

InstructionsFor the Cake:In a mixing bowl, add sugar and Crisco. Beat until creamy.Add eggs gradually and beat every addition.In a mixing bowl, add cake flour and baking powder. Whisk until well mixed.Transfer the mixture into the Crisco and sugar mixture. Whisk until well mixed.Add 1 tsp of vanilla and stir until well blended.Apply cooking spray in 9-inch cake pans.Fill each prepared pan with the batter and spread it evenly.Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.Place the pans inside the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting it in the middle.Remove from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature.For the Filling:Place a 1 1/2-quart pan on the stove and turn the heat to low.Add all the ingredients for the frosting and cook for about 5 minutes.Poke small holes over the cake, then spread the filling over the cake. Make sure to fill each small hole with it.For the Sour Cream Frosting:In a mixing bowl, add butter and sour cream. Stir until well blended.Add confectioners’ sugar and stir until well mixed.Spread the frosting over the cake, then garnish with coconut.Serve and enjoy!