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Cake
1(18 1/4 ounce) white cake mix
1(3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 1⁄2cups water
4eggs
1⁄2cup canola oil
1cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts, etc
2cups flaked coconut
Frosting
3 tablespoons butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 -2tablespoon cream
2 1⁄2cups confectioners' sugar
1 1⁄2cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans for icing optional
directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixer bowl add the cake mix, vanilla pudding, water, eggs and oil.
With electric mixer, beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
Fold in the chopped nuts and coconut.
Pour the batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lightly greased and floured.
Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted off center comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.
In a medium sized mixer bowl, blend the butter and cream cheese.
Add the confectioners' sugar and enough cream to make it a smooth spreading consistency.
fold in chopped nuts * optional *
Frost cake with frosting and sprinkle with coconut.
Refrigerate