COCONUT CAKE 
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 pkg. vanilla flavor instant pudding
1 1/3 c. water
4 eggs
1/4 c. oil
2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

Blend cake mix, pudding mix with water, eggs and oil in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 4 minutes. Stir in coconut and walnuts. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9" layer pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool in pans 15 minutes; remove and cool on rack. Fill and top with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting.

COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

4 tbsp. butter
2 c. coconut
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 tsp. milk
3 1/2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

 

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