Coconut Cake

By mackenzielester

This is one of the best desserts! My mom often makes it for Easter. We also make it into cupcakes instead of the cake.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg yellow cake mix
• 1 pkg vanilla flavor instant pudding
• 1 /13 c water
• 4 eggs
• ¼ c oil
• 2 c coconut
• 3 layer pans – bake at 350 degrees for 35 mins.

Preparation

Step 1

Coconut Cream Cheese frosting:
4 T butter
8 oz cream cheese
2 c coconut
3 ½ c powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla
Melt 2T butter in skillet. Add coconut – stir until golden. Spread Coconut on paper to cool. Cream remaining ingredients plus 1 ¾ c coconut. Sprinkle remaining on top.