Coconut Cake (Kim's)

Directions

Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in large mixer bowl.

Beat at medium speed 4 minutes.

Stir in coconut and walnuts.

Pour into 3 greased and floured 9 inch layer pans.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 35 minutes.

Cool in pans 5 minutes; remove and cool on rack. Fill and frost with Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting.

FROSTING: Melt 2 tablespoons oleo in skillet. Add coconut; stir constantly over low heat until golden brown.

Spread coconut on absorbent paper to cool.

Cream 2 tablespoons butter with cream cheese.

Add milk and sugar alternately, beating well.

Add vanilla; stir in 1 ¾ cups of the coconut.

Spread on tops and sides of cake layers.

Sprinkle with remaining coconut.