Coconut Cream Cheese Pound Cake

room temperature butter (salted or unsalted, your preference)

solid vegetable shortening (brand recommended)

granulated sugar

all-purpose flour (sifted and measured correctly)

cream cheese (brand recommended, low or fat free not recommended)

coconut extract

almond extract

extra large eggs (or 7 large eggs)

flaked coconut (pulsed 4 to 5 times in a food processor)