BLACK WALNUT COCONUT CAKE

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Coconut and black walnuts are such a scrumptious combination. This cake is so moist and delicious. It's a great cake to take to family reunions or church functions. Take copies of the recipe with you because they will be asking for it...

Provided by Linda Griffith

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pkg french vanilla pudding, 4 oz.
1 box yellow cake mix, 2 layer
4 large eggs
2 c sweetened coconut
1 1/3 c milk
1/4 c oil
1 c chopped black walnuts
FROSTING
4 Tbsp butter
8 oz cream cheese (one package)
2 1/4 c confectioner's sugar, sifted
2 c coconut
2 tsp milk
1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in a large bowl.Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes.Pour into three greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool in pans for 3 or 4 minutes and then transfer to baking racks and cool completely.
  • 2. Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in skillet. Add the coconut and stir constantly over low heat until toasted golden brown. Spread coconut until golden brown. Spread coconut on paper towels to cool. Cream two tablespoon of coconut with cream cheese. Add milk, beat in sugar. Blend in the vanilla and the rest of the coconut. Add walnuts. Ice and fill cake. Sprinkle with coconut.

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