Helen Gainey's Coconut Pound Cake

Helen Gainey brought this cake to a family reunion at the lake and she sent this recipe to me afterwards.

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Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately with milk and flavoring. Add coconut and mix. Pour into ungreased tube pan.

Step 2

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.

Step 3

Boil, sugar, water and flavoring. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle over cake.