Yield: 12-14 Meal Type: Dessert   Occasion: Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Christmas   Preparation Method: Bake

1/2 Pound unsalted butter, softened

3 Cups sugar

5 Each large eggs, room temperature

3 Cups all purpose flour

1 Cup whole milk, room temperature

1 Cup long shred coconut

1 Teaspoon lemon extract

Cream thoroughly the softened butter; gradually add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Add alternately, the flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix well. Add coconut and lemon extract and mix until blended. Pour into greased and floured large tube pan. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven for 75 to 90 minutes or until a toothpick, inserted in the center, comes out clean. Completely cool the cake prior to serving. The cake is very rich and should be sliced thin for serving.