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
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.
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Critical Mole
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Shanta Monir
[email protected]Rating: 5/5 stars. This cake is moist, fluffy, and full of flavor. The coconut and pecans are a perfect combination. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mohammed Hassan IT
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.
Decent Boy Official
[email protected]I've tried many coconut pecan pound cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. My family and friends love it!
Sangay sherap Tshomo
[email protected]This coconut pecan pound cake was an absolute delight! The texture was moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and coconut flavor. The pecans added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely make this cake again.