CHEESE 'N' CAKE 
1 pkg. (2 layer size) cake mix (any flavor)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip
1 c. dairy sour cream
Jam or jelly
Toasted coconut

Prepare cake mix according to package directions, except use a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan or 9 inch springform pan. Follow baking directions. Let cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool. Use a serrated knife to slice cake horizontally into three layers.

For frosting, in a large mixer bowl beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add Cool Whip and sour cream; beat until smooth.

Spread a third of the frosting on bottom cake layer. Spoon a thin ring of jam atop. Repeat with another third of frosting, second cake layer, and more jam. Top with third cake layer; spread with remaining frosting mixture. Spoon more jam on top and sprinkle with coconut.

 

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