LEMON COCONUT POUND CAKE

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This recipe was given to me by my friend in Michigan, she said she got it from her friend who got it from a neighbor. I tasted this recipe and it is so tender and moist and has just the right bite of lemon and chewy coconut.I tripled the recipe and baked it in 3 8-inch cake pans and filled it with lemon curd. You can use other...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
1 c granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 dash(es) salt
1/2 c milk
1/4 c coconut, flaked
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl cream butter, sugar and lemon juice. Add eggs, one at a time,beating well after each. Combine flour,baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the coconut and lemon peel.
  • 2. Pour into a greased 8x4-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed well. Bake in 350^ oven for 60-70 minutes- I always test with a toothpick. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
  • 3. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice and brush over loaf. Note: Photo shows the way I make it triple the recipe, lemon curd filling,lemon icing and coconut. In 3 8-inch cake pans.- delicious!

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