Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened, softened1/2 cup shortening1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 cups sugar6 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon coconut extract3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconutConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in coconut. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan.
Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
