Elizabeth Pound Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, buttery pound cake with subtle coconut flavor, perfect for celebrations or teatime, appealing to those who enjoy rich, classic desserts with a tropical twist.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 1 1/2 sticks oleo
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Stir in vanilla and coconut extract.
  4. Alternately add flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Pour batter into a greased and floured tube or Bundt pan.
  6. Bake at 300°F until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

301 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 4.4g 6% DV
Carbs 47.8g 17% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9844mg 100% DV
Potassium 299.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 174.3mg 13% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

American recipes → Vegetarian recipes → Dairy recipes → All recipes →