Submitted by Barbara Groskopf, Hartman, Ark.
Ingredients:
1 C. shortening
2 C. sugar
5 eggs
2 C. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 C. coconut
1 tsp. coconut extract
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 C. milk mixed with 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, or 1 C. buttermilk
Directions:
Cream sugar and shortening together; add eggs, one at a time, beating for 2 minutes after each egg is added. Add coconut extract. Combine dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients a little at a time, alternating with the milk. Stir in coconut. Bake in a greased tub pan at 350 degrees for one hour.
Glaze
Ingredients:
1/2 C. water
1 C. sugar
1 tsp. coconut extract
Directions:
Combine in a saucepan and boil for one minute. Pour over the warm cake.
