Coconut Pound Cake w/Coconut Lime Glaze

Apparently, I am going to have to change my stance on coconut cause I've been cooking with it a lot lately. Coconut is a flavor I can take or leave unless it is in a cocktail.  However, sweetened coconut flakes add a really nice subtle flavor to baked goods that I think I might like after all.

This was an easy one bowl cake that I will definitely add to my growing cake arsenal! The glaze is optional because the flavor of the cake holds its on.

Coconut Pound Cake w/Coconut Lime Glaze Adapted from: http://www.twirlandtaste.com/2012/12/old-fashioned-southern-coconut-pound.html
What you need:

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup oil (canola, vegetable, olive, etc)
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup coconut milk or whole milk (NOT cream of coconut)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded and sweetened coconut
• 2 teaspoons coconut extract
• Non-stick spray

For the glaze 1 cup sugar Juice and zest from one lime 2 Tbs butter 1 tsp coconut extract
What to do:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Prepare bundt or tube pan with the non-stick spray, set aside
• Mix all ingredients in a large bowl
• Bake for one hour or until toothpick comes out clean

To make the glaze:

• Mix all ingredients over medium high heat until mixture comes to a boil and the sugar melts.
• Remove from heat and carefully pour glaze over cake.
• Let the glaze firm up for about ten minutes before