Coconut Almond Pound Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup shortening
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup flaked coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

Preparation

In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to shortening mixture.
Add milk, almond extract and vanilla. Mix well.
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into shortening/flour mixture.
Fold in coconut.
Spoon into 2 well greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pans.
Place in COLD oven. Turn oven to 350\u00b0 and bake for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Test for doneness by inserting wooden pick in middle of cake.