Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 eggs3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutConfectioners’ sugar and additional coconut, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Beat in flour just until combined; fold in 1/2 cup coconut.
Coat an 8-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray; dust with flour. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and additional coconut if desired.
