Classic Angel Flake Coconut Cake
(from AnnM917’s recipe box)
Source: Pamphlet (from RecipeThing user kintyre)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serves 18 people
Categories: dessert, not tried
Ingredients
- 1 package (2 layer size) yellow cake mix
- 2 2/3 cups Bakers Angel Flake Coconut (7 ounce bag), divided
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 package (4 serving size) Jell-o White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding and Pie Filling
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub (8 ounce) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
Directions
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Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in 2/3 cup of the coconut.
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Pour evenly into 2 (9 inch) round cake pans.
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Bake as directed on package. Cool cake layers in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.
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Loosen cakes from pans; invert onto wire racks.
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Cool completely.
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Pour milk into medium bowl.
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Add dry pudding mix and sugar.
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Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended.
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(Mixture will be thick.)
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Gently stir in whipped topping.
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Refrigerate 15 minutes.
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Place 1 of the cake layers on serving plate; spread top with 1 cup of the pudding mixture.
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Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the remaining coconut; cover with remaining cake layer.
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Spread top and side with remaining pudding mixture.
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Press remaining coconut into pudding mixture on top and side of cake.
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Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
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Store leftover cake in refrigerator.