Something Different Pound Cake

I got this recipe from my aunt many years ago. It is the best, most unique tasting cake ever. All of my friends rave about it and request it.

• Calories: 545 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup shortening
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 5 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch tube pan and line with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and 3 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add 1 teaspoon rum extract and 1 teaspoon coconut extract. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and evaporated milk. Mix until smooth.

Step 3

Pour batter into 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool.

Step 4

Make the glaze: in a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon rum extract, 1 teaspoon coconut extract and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Use a toothpick to pierce all over the top of the cake. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to soak in.