Blackberry cake

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Box White cake mix with
Pudding (18 1/2 oz)
1pack3 oz Black raspberry-
Flavored gelatin
1cupVegetable oil
½cupMilk
½cupButter or margarine,
Softened
1poundsConfectioners' sugar
4tablespoonsTo 5 Milk
4Eggs
1cupFresh or frozen
Blackberries
1cupFlaked coconut
1cupChopped pecans
½cupFresh or frozen
Blackberries, crushed
½cupFlaked coconut
½cupChopped pecans

Directions

ICING

In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin, oil and milk; mix until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Fold in blackberries, coconut and pecans. Pour into three greased 9-inch round baking pans. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tests done; cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Icing: Cream butter in a mixing bowl. Add sugar and milk; beat until desired consistency is reached. Stir in blackberries, coconut and pecans. Frost tops of two layers; stack on serving plate with plain layer on top. Frost top and sides of cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Source: Taste of Home, Feb/Mar 95 Typed for you by Marjorie Scofield March 27, 1995

Recipe By : Doris Martin, Bostic, North Carolina From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 04-05-95 (159) Fido: Cooking