Bananan Cream Cake

Directions

FILLING: Cook pudding according to package directions using the 1½ cups milk.

Remove from heat and cover surface with plastic wrap, to keep a skin from forming.

Refrigerate until cool, then stir in bananas.

TO ASSEMBLE: Cut cake in 3 layers, using a long serrated knife.

Place 1 layer on a serving plate and spread with about 1½ cups filling.

Top with second cake layer, spread with remaining filling, then add remaining cake layer.

Frost the cake up to 8 hours ahead.

Top with sliced bananas and coconut just before serving.