GRANNY'S COCONUT POUND CAKE
For as long as my memory takes me back, I remember my grandmama making this cake for all of her special occasions, including family reunions back down on the bayou, church functions and holiday gatherings. There was never any left! Granny always proudly shared her recipes because she always wanted everyone to enjoy cooking just...
Provided by Cindy Richards
Categories Cakes
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cream butter and Crisco together. Add sugar gradually to Crisco mixture.
- 2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg. Gradually add flour and baking powder, alternating with milk. Add flavoring, mix well. Add coconut and stir well.
- 3. Bake in a tube pan that has been sprayed with a flour and oil mixture (I prefer Bakers Joy). Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
- 4. The cake pictured here is the one I just made; I chose to put a coconut glaze on this which is easily made with 1 pound confectioners sugar, 1 t. coconut flavoring and a little milk to get it to the consistency you desire.
EASY COCONUT POUND CAKE
"This cake is easy to make and is always a big hit," writes Lisa Varner from Charleston, South Carolina. "I like to serve it with ice cream for a double-dose treat!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Beat in flour just until combined; fold in 1/2 cup coconut., Coat an 8-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray; dust with flour. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and additional coconut if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Fat 35g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
GRANNY'S FAMOUS COCONUT CAKE
My Granny was well known for her wonderful cakes. This coconut cake is just one of them. I can't help but think of her while making this. I wish that I could just have one more day with her. She is teaching the angels how to cook now!
Provided by Cindy Allen
Categories Cakes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- 2. Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
- 3. Sift dry ingredients together and add to cream mixture, alternately with buttermilk.
- 4. Stir in flavorings.
- 5. Bake in 3 or 4 greased and floured round 9 inch cake pans.
- 6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until test done.
- 7. Cool and Ice with Granny's Never Fail Frosting.
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