Coconut Pound Cake Gourmet : June 2005 Although this cake, used in the grilled coconut pound-cake sundaes with tropical fruit, calls for flaked coconut, don't be tempted to omit the coconut extract � it really adds depth to the coconut flavor. Yield: Makes 1 loaf Active Time: 30 min Total Time: 4 hr (includes cooling) 2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (6 oz), toasted and cooled Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325�F. Butter a 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan and dust with flour, knocking out excess flour. Whisk together flour (2 cups), baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes with a stand mixer or 8 to 10 minutes with a handheld. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in extracts. Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture until just combined. Fold in coconut gently but thoroughly with a rubber spatula. Spoon batter evenly into loaf pan, smoothing top. Bake until golden and a wooden pick or skewer inserted into center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool cake in pan on a rack 15 minutes. Run a thin knife around edge of cake, then invert onto rack and cool completely. Here is a link that might be useful: EPICURIOUS

I have been looking for a good pound cake recipe. I have tried several but they always seem dry or have no flavor. I am gonna try this one tonight for dessert. As far as everything else we are discussing. I found this forum a few months ago. I have since visited everyday. One of the things that attracts me to these forums is that people want to share with each other not only recipes, but stories and pics of their families. It seems to me like alot of people consider this a "little family" and want to share a little of their lives. Maybe we should start a forum where we can share family stories and pics.....Or is there already one I am not aware of?

I was going to say that I always put more vanilla in than suggested. I like a lot - some don't. And I learned decades ago that imitation doesn't even go into my grocery cart! Although I would also try mixing a little (or a lot) of almond extract into that recipe. Almond and vanilla compliment each other quite well IMO.

Alternate adding "eggs & flour". --- should read "milk and flour". An almost identical recipe (Elvis Presley's Favorite Pound Cake) uses 1 more egg and cream instead of evap. milk and it calls for a buttered & floured 10-inch tube pan.