 Coconut pound cake
1/2 pound of unsalted butter, softened
3 cups of sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all purpose flour
1cup of whole milk, room temperature
1 cup long shred coconut
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1. Cream thoroughly the softened butter....gradually add sugar and mix well.
2. Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition.
3. Add alternately the flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix well.
4. Add coconut and lemon extract and mix till blended.
5 Pour into greased and floured tube pan.
6. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 75 to 90 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.......
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Last edited by HAPPY6; 11-04-2009 at 10:12 AM.
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