CAKE MIX ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

Cake Mix Italian Cream Cake image

Provided by PaulaG

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 (18 1/4 ounce) white cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups water
4 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts, etc
2 cups flaked coconut
3 tablespoons butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 -2 tablespoon cream
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

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.
Frost cake with frosting and sprinkle with coconut.