Lemon-Coconut Pound Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 80 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful lemon-coconut pound cake with a tender crumb, perfect for gatherings or tea time, offering a delightful combination of citrus and coconut flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks oleo
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 can Angel Flake coconut
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in butter flavoring and lemon extract.
  5. Gradually add flour, using barely 2 cups, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Fold in the coconut.
  7. Pour batter into a well-greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  8. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

442 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 45.7g 17% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 73mg 3% DV
Potassium 223.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 66.8mg 5% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

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).

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