Classic ANGEL FLAKE Coconut Cake

photo by:kraft

Yellow cake, meet coconut. Pudding, here are your two new BFFs. One taste of this moist, fluffy, sweet dessert and they'll be inseparable in your kitchen from now on.

time

prep:

25 min

total:

2 hr 33 min

servings

total:

18 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

2-2/3

cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (7-oz. pkg.), divided

pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

1/4

cup powdered sugar

cup cold milk

tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Enjoy serving MAXWELL HOUSE coffee with this delicious recipe.

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

PREPARE cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round layers, stirring 2/3 cup coconut into batter before pouring into prepared pans. Cool cakes in pans 10 min.; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.

MEANWHILE, beat pudding mix, sugar and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. (Pudding will be thick.) Stir in COOL WHIP. Refrigerate until ready to assemble cake.

STACK cake layers on plate, filling layers with 1 cup pudding and 3/4 cup of the remaining coconut. Frost top and side of cake with remaining pudding mixture. Press remaining coconut into pudding mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Balance your food choices throughout the day so you can enjoy a serving of this coconut cake with your loved ones.

Substitute

Prepare using JELL-O White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding.

Special Extra

For added color, garnish dessert with a delicate swirl of lemon peel.

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ramos30

posted:6/13/2006

I MADE IT FOR A FAMILY GATHERING AND EVERYONE LOVED IT THAT MY GRANDMA WANTS ME TO MAKE IT FOR HER ESPECIALLY AGAGIN.

4blessings

posted:5/28/2006

This has been a MAJOR hit every time I've made it! Great for baby showers, by the way!

smodi65

posted:5/24/2006

I made this for my sister's birthday party and she loved it along with everyone else. Very moist and tender cake.

terrafawn

posted:5/20/2006

This recipe was easy and delicious! My layer was not as think as I would've liked so next time I will add more filling! Great recipe!

eheald

posted:4/25/2006

This was the bes!!! And, so easy to make!!! Everyone love it!! No leftovers!!

a cook

posted:4/18/2006

This cake is easy to make and tastes great. Reminds me of the coconut cakes my mom used to make.

a cook

posted:4/17/2006

I made this cake for Easter and put a few jelly beans on top for decoration. Yum!

hidoll1

posted:4/13/2006

When I was low on money I baked this cake for my hair dresser, she loved it so much now I have to bake her one once a month. =-) I'm only to do it, she keeps my hair looking good =-)

smthrs7

posted:3/28/2006

I made this for a birthday cake and it received rave reviews - I already have other birthday requests!! Delicious!

wandasue420

posted:3/4/2006

I actually made this two different ways. One I used an orange cake mix and the orginal frosting you have listed. YUMMY Than I tried it with a chocolate cake and coconut pudding in place of the white chocolate pudding. the rest of the recipe the same. WOW WOW WOW!