CAKE:

1 white cake mix
1 instant chocolate pudding mix
2 eggs (I sometimes use 3 egg whites, save yolks for icing)
2 c. milk

FROSTING:

1 c. milk
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1/4 lb. butter
1 1/2-2 c. flaked coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts

Mix together the cake mix, pudding, eggs and milk. Beat 3 to 4 minutes. Spray bottoms of 2 or 3 layer cake pan, lay circle of waxed paper in each pan, pour batter into pans and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Mix milk, sugar, egg yolks and butter in pan. Cook over medium heat 12 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla, nuts and coconut. Frost between layers and top of cake.

I have used other pudding mixes to make cakes too. Different frosting.