1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. shredded coconut
1 German chocolate cake mix
1 stick butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 box confectioners' sugar

Grease bottom and sides of sheet cake pan. Cover with coconut and pecans. Prepare cake mix according to directions and pour on top of coconut/pecan mixture. Melt butter and cream cheese together in microwave, about 1 minute. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Then pour mixture on top of cake mix (do not stir). Cook in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool, then serve, if desired with Cool Whip or ice cream.