1 pkg. lemon pudding and pie filling (4 servings)
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
2 lg. egg yolks
1 c. coconut (optional)
1 yellow cake mix (2 layer)
3 lg. egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Heat filling mix, sugar, and water until smooth. Stir in yolks and 2 more cups water. Cook until thickened. Boil 1 minute. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake mix as directed, adding coconut if desired. Pour into 2 greased 8 inch round pans. Bake as directed. Cool. Split each layer in half. Spoon 1/3 of filling in between each layer. Beat egg whites on high. Add cream of tartar. Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff. Add vanilla. Spread meringue over cake. Bake 6-8 minutes until top is golden. Makes 12 servings. 395 calories each.