Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 2 cups |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| eggs: 5 (large//separated) |
| flaked coconut meat: 1 cup |
| baking powder: 1 1/2 tsp |
| 2% milk: 1/2 cup |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| almond extract: 2 tsp |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
Coconut Almond Pound Cake
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
90 min -
Servings
2 serving(s)
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Method
- In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to shortening mixture.
- Add milk, almond extract and vanilla. Mix well.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into shortening/flour mixture.
- Fold in coconut.
- Spoon into 2 well greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pans.
- Place in COLD oven. Turn oven to 350° and bake for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Test for doneness by inserting wooden pick in middle of cake.