Louisiana Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Louisiana Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. Crisco or other solid shortening; 2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. butter flavoring; 6 eggs; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 (7 oz.) pkg. flaked coconut; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3/4 c. boiling water; 1 tsp. coconut flavoring

Servings: persons

1 c. Crisco or other solid shortening
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring
6 eggs
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 (7 oz.) pkg. flaked coconut
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. boiling water
1 tsp. coconut flavoring

1
Mix all ingredients together.
2
Bring to a boil for one minute. Pour about half of this mixture over the baked cake; return to oven for 30 minutes.
3
Remove cake from oven.
4
Turn out on cooling rack with cookie sheet underneath.
5
Pour remaining half of glaze over cake, catching unused in pan beneath.
6
Use this to reglaze. Continue until glaze is used completely up.
7
Allow to cool completely before placing on serving plate.
8
Serve plain or with a dollop of ice cream.
9
Gets rave notices all the time.

1874

kcal

Calories

Fat

303

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. Crisco or other solid shortening, 2 c. sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 tsp. butter flavoring, and more.

Yes, Louisiana Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Louisiana Pound Cake

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