COCONUT PECAN POUND CAKE

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This cake is really delicious and goes well with a hot cup of coffee. I have actually won two blue ribbons on this cake. Once in junior high at the home ec. fair and then at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, Texas.

Provided by Jamie Leach

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c sugar
1 c shortening
6 eggs
2 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp lemon extract
1 c pecans, in pieces
1 c coconut, flaked
GLAZE
1 c sugar
1/2 c water
1 tsp coconut extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour tube pan.
  • 2. Cream the sugar and shortening.
  • 3. Add eggs one at a time mixing completely.
  • 4. Mix salt into the flour and add to the mixture a little at a time. Mix well.
  • 5. Add the vanilla and lemon extract.
  • 6. Mix in the coconut and pecans.
  • 7. Pour batter in pan and bake for 1 hour.
  • 8. About 5-7 minutes before the cake is done, prepare the glaze. Boil all the glaze ingredients for 1 full minute to ensure the sugar has dissolved. Pour it on the cake just as you take out of the oven. Let it soak in and then raise the cake on a trivet to cool.

Wanda Tolbert
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Overall, I really enjoyed this coconut pecan pound cake. It was moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Jackie Douglas
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Jacob Akuffo-Addo
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I've never made a pound cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow.


Virginia Bohler
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success.


Cabdulahi Yare23
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover coconut and pecans.


Ellise Spence
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I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves coconut and pecans.


Asif Mari
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The glaze on this cake is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a bit of sweetness and shine.


Eesuola Adeola
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This cake is a bit dense, so it's perfect for a snack or dessert.


RITOM BHOWMIK
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of coconut and pecans, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was delicious!


Dino
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This cake is so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a bakery. I'll definitely be making it again.


Drilp King
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. My family loves it!


Darcy D
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This coconut pecan pound cake was a hit at my last dinner party! It was moist and flavorful, and the coconut and pecans added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


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