ORANGE-COCONUT POUND CAKE

orange-coconut pound cake image

Provided by Wallace Hale

Categories Cakes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 c shortening
3 1/3 c sugar or measures like sugar
10 large eggs
4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp coconut extract
1 c orange juice, fresh
1/2 tsp lemon extract
1 stick margerine
2 c powdered sugar
5 Tbsp orange juice
1 c coconut

Steps:

1. Cake: cream together shortening an sugar with electric mixer until fluffy. add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition. add flour alternately with orange juice. mix well after each addition. add extracts. pour into greased and floured tube pan. bake at 350f for 11/2 hours
2. Icing: cream margarine. add sugar and 5 tablespoons orange juice alternately. beat to spreading consistancy. then spread on top and side;sprinkle with coconut. serve