Macaroon Tea Bread

Directions

1. 1
   preheat the oven to 325.
2. 2
   butter and flour a 9 cup bundt pan or use any tube pan you have (a couple of 8-inch loaf pans will work as well).
3. 3
   Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer till light in color, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the eggs one at a time, then turn the machine to low speed and add the almond extract and milk, blending well.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, coconut, baking powder, and baking soda.
6. 6
   Add the butter-egg mixture all at once, mixing very well.
7. 7
   Spoon into the bundt pan.
8. 8
   Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Let cool for about 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Loosen the edges with a small knife.
11. 11
    Unmold the cake onto a plate.
12. 12
    Let cool to room temperature dust with confectioners sugar, if you like, before serving.