Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
• In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
• Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
• Make frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
• Stir in evaporated milk, brown sugar, coconut, and vanilla.
• Frost cooled cake layers and enjoy!