1/4 c. poppy seeds
1 c. hot water
1 pkg. (18 1/4 oz.) yellow cake mix without pudding
1 pkg. (3 3/8 oz.) powdered instant toasted coconut pudding mix
1/2 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs

Soak poppy seeds in hot water for 10 minutes before starting batter. In large bowl of electric mixer, combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, and water-poppy seed mixture. Beat on low speed to blend, then on medium speed 2 minutes, until smooth and well mixed.