Spread chopped pecans on the bottom of a buttered 9x13-inch cake pan. On top of nuts put coconut flakes, then pour the following batter over the nuts and coconut mixture without stirring.

Mix German chocolate cake mix according to package directions.

Pour the batter gently over the coconut and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt butter and cream cheese. Stir in confectioners' sugar. Pay very close attention to the mixture in the pan as it will scorch easily. For this reason, it's best to use a heavy bottom pan.

Pour the cream cheese, sugar and butter mixture over the top of the cake batter (without stirring!)

Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Submitted by: Laura