Coconut pound cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Add essence.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Add flour and salt.
6. 6
   Mix well.
7. 7
   Fold in the flaked coconut.
8. 8
   Mix well.
9. 9
   Bake in a greased tube pan at 170 for 1 hour 10 minutes.
10. 10
    If you dont have a tube pan, use a loaf pan, and reduce the cooking time by 15 minutes, checking for doneness.