COCONUT SUPREME TORTE

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This three-layer coconut treat starts with a boxed mix. "A neighbor made this scrumptious cake and passed along the recipe to me," shares Vernelle Lazzarini of Upland, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
4 large eggs
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs, pudding mix and oil. Beat on medium speed for 4 minutes, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Stir in coconut and walnuts. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in 1-1/2 cups coconut. , Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining layer and frosting; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.