Mother's Jello Cake

Why I Love This Recipe
Concocted by Grandma G. on Feb. 15, 1951, for Syd's birthday.
Good combinations:
*Banana flavor and red coloring.
*Raspberry flavor and red coloring.
Photo of Zelma Levin, age 14.
Ingredients You'll Need
Knox (or other) gelatin: Use 1 pkg for each layer
Coloring, flavoring, and sweeteners for gelatin to suit
Fruit cocktail (well-drained)
Shredded coconut
Whipped cream
Directions
Color, flavor, and sweeten gelatin to suit
Chill gelatin until thickened
Then whip and add well-drained fruit cocktail.
Pour into layer cake tins.
When set, turn onto cake plate, one on top of other
Put shredded coconut on sides.
Spread whipped cream on top.
Keep chilled until ready to serve.