Coconut Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Separate eggs.
2. 2
   Put whites in large bowl until room temperature (1 hour).
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
4. 4
   Grease 10 inch tube pan.
5. 5
   Beat at high speed, yolks with crisco and margarine.
6. 6
   Gradually add sugar, beat until light and fluffy.
7. 7
   At low speed beat in flour alternately with milk, ending with flour; add coconut.
8. 8
   Beat until well blended.
9. 9
   Beat egg whites just until stiff peaks form.
10. 10
    Fold into batter until well blended.
11. 11
    Bake at 300 degrees for 2 hours or until toothpick comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool in pan 15 minutes.