Coconut Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Separate eggs, placing egg whites in a large bowl and yolks in another large bowl.
2. 2
   Let egg whites come to room temperature.
3. 3
   Add shortening and margarine to the egg yolks; beat at high speed until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add extract; beat until well blended. Beat in flour alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour, with a mixer at low speed.
5. 5
   Add coconut; beat until well blended.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites just until stiff peaks form.
7. 7
   Fold into batter gently until well combined.
8. 8
   Turn into greased 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 300° for 2 hours.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from pan.