Ingredients

  • 1 commercial yellow cake mix
  • 2 pt. raspberries
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 qt. whipping cream
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 bag coconut, flaked
  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Method

  • Bake cake in 2 layers according to package directions.
  • Simmer raspberries, sugar and water on medium heat until thick and total volume is reduced by half.
  • Whip cream with vanilla and powdered sugar and add 1/2 coconut.
  • Layer the cake with raspberry sauce, then 1/4 cup whipped cream mixture.
  • Place next cake layer on top and repeat process.
  • "Ice" the cake with the remaining whipped cream and sprinkle the remaining whipped cream on top.