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Not Your Average Pound Cake
Courtesy of The incredible edible egg™
Servings: 10
Prep Time: 15 Min. Cook Time: 80 Min. What you need:
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+ 1/2 c. butter, softened
+ 1/2 c. vegetable shortening + 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese + 3 c. sugar + 6 eggs + 1 tsp. coconut extract + 1 tsp. vanilla extract + 3 c. flour + 1/2 tsp. baking powder + 2 c. fresh frozen coconut, thawed + 1/2 c. sweetened flaked coconut for garnish or fresh berries or fresh fruit slices What to do:
1. Greased and flour a 10" tube pan; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat together butter, shortening and cream cheese until blended. Add sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. Add coconut and vanilla extracts; mix well. Gradually add flour and baking powder; beat until smooth. Stir in thawed coconut flakes. 4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in a preheated 325ºF oven until a knife inserted into cake comes out clean or about 1 hr. and 20 min. Allow cake to cool on a cooling rack for 10-15 min. before removing cake from pan. Sprinkle with sweetened flaked coconut and/or fresh fruit for garnish. "For more ways to enjoy The incredible edible egg™, visit incredibleegg.org" Nutritional information:
Calories: 626; Total Fat: 32g; Saturated Fat: 16g; Cholesterol: 147mg; Total Carbs: 80g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 8g; Sodium: 184mg;
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