CLASSIC ANGEL FLAKE COCONUT CAKE

Classic Angel Flake Coconut Cake image

Provided by Angela Lawless

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg (2 layer) yellow cake mix
2 2/3 c baker's angel flake coconut (7 oz bag, divided)
1 c milk
1 pkg (4 serving size) jello white chocolate or vanilla flavor instant pudding
1/4 c powdered sugar
1 tub (8oz) cool whip whipped toppiing, thawed

Steps:

1. Prepare: Cake batter as directed on package; stir in 2/3 cup of the coconut, Pour evenly into 2 (9inch) round cake pans. Bake as directed on package. Cool 10 min. Remove cake from pans to wire rack. Cool Completely.
2. Pour: Milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix and sugar, beat with wire whisk for 2 min. or until well blended; mixture will be thick. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate for 15 min.
3. Place: 1 of the cake layers on severing plate; spread top with 1 cup of the pudding mixture. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the remaining coconut; cover with second cake layer. Spread top and sides with remaining coconut into pudding mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Store leftover cake in refrigerator.