German chocolate torte

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packGerman Chocolate Cake Mix
1cupWater
cupOil
3Eggs
1packCoconut Instant Pudding Mix; 4 Serving Size
cupMilk
2cupsCool Whip®; Thawed
¼cupWalnuts; Chopped
¼cupCoconut

Directions

CAKE

FILLING

TOPPING

Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 2 9" round cake pans. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Pour batter into greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 for 25 to 35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. Split each cake layer in half horizontally to form 4 layers. In large bowl; combine pudding mix and milk. Beat at low speed 2 minutes or until well blended. Fold in whipped topping. In medium skillet over medium high heat combine walnuts and coconut. Cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until coconut is light golden brown; remove from heat. Set aside. Place 1 cake layer cut side up on serving plate. Spread with ¼ of filling. Top with a second cake layer cut side down; spread with another ¼ of filling. Repeat with remaining cake layers and filling, ending with filling. Sprinkle with walnut mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Store leftovers in fridge.

Recipe by: Pillsbury box

Posted to brand-name-recipes by Meg Antczak <meginny@...> on Feb 25, 1998