Rave Reviews Coconut Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 small pkg.vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 1/3 c. water
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 c. oil
- 2 c. angel flake coconut
- 2 c. chopped pecans
Directions
Blend cake mix,pudding mix,eggs,water and oil in medium bowl.Beat 4 minutes.Stir in coconut and pecans.Pour into 3 greased and floured 8 or 9 inch layer pans.Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until tests done.Cool in pans 15 minutes.Remove and cool on wire racks.
FROSTING:
4 tbsp.margarine
2 c. angel flake coconut
1 pkg.(8oz.)cream cheese
2 tsp.milk
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp.vanilla
Melt 2 tbsp.margarine in skillet,add coconut,stir constantly over low heat until brown.Spread coconut on paper towel to cool.Cream 2 tbsp. margarine with cream cheese.Add milk,beat in sugar gradually. Blend in vanilla.Stir in 1 3/4 c. coconut. Spread frosting between layers,sides and top of cake.Sprinkle with remaining coconut.