Ingredients

  • 18 3/4 ounces yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 cups coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Frosting
  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 cups coconut
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in large bowl.
  • Beat for 4 minutes at medium speed.
  • Stir in coconut and nuts.
  • Pour into 3 greased and floured 9" cake pans.
  • Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • To make the frosting: Melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet, add coconut stirring constantly over low heat until golden brown.
  • Spread coconut on papertowels to cool.
  • Cream the other 2 tbsp butter with cream cheese, add milk, beat in powdered sugar, gradually.
  • Blend in vanilla.
  • Stir in 1 3/4 cup coconut.
  • Frost the cake and top with remaining coconut.