1 package banana supreme cake mix
1 package banana instant pudding mix
16 oz fruit cocktail, undrained
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
GLAZE
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 1/3 cup coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350~, grease and flour oblong pan. For cake, combine
cake mix, pudding mix, fruit cocktail with juice, eggs and oil in
large bowl. Beat for 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup coconut. Pour into pan.
Combine pecans and brown sugar in small bowl. Stir until well
blended. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350~F for 45-50 minutes.
GLAZE: combine sugar, butter and evaporated milk in medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil, cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove
from heat, stir in 1 1/3 c. coconut, pour over warm cake. Serve warm
or at room temp. Serves 12-16
Servings: 15 servings
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Categories: Banana; Cake; Dessert; Fruit
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