1/2 c. butter, softened
1 pkg. Betty Crocker yellow cake mix
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 can (20 oz.) presliced baking or 2 1/2 c. sliced pared baking apples
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. dairy sour cream
2 egg yolks or 1 egg

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut butter into cake mix (dry) until crumbly. Mix in coconut. Put mixture lightly into ungreased oblong pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches, building up slight edges. Bake 10 minutes.

Arrange apple slices on warm crust. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle on apples. Blend sour cream and egg yolks; drizzle over apples (topping will not completely cover apples). Bake 25 minutes or until edges are light brown (Do not overbake). Serve warm. You'll also want to try:

PEAR KUCHEN:

Substitute 2 cans 916 oz. each) sliced pears, drained on paper towels and 1 package Betty Crocker devils food cake mix or German chocolate cake mix for the yellow cake mix.

PEACH KUCHEN:

Use 29 oz. drained and white cake mix.