1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
3 c. granulated sugar
6 whole eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen coconut, thawed
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. coconut flavoring

Cream butter, shortening and cream cheese in a large bowl using high speed of electric mixer. Gradually, add sugar, beating on medium speed. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl, add to cream mixture, mix until well blended. Add coconut and flavoring. Pour batter into a greased, floured 10 inch tube pan.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.