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cakemix - Ugly Duckling Cake w/Glaze

Source of Recipe

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This crumbly looking cake turns absolutely beautiful
at the first bite.

cakemix - Ugly Duckling Cake w/Glaze

1, 2 layer yellow cake mix
1, 4 ounce package lemon flavored instant pudding mix
1 can fruit cocktail, including syrup
1 c. flaked coconut
4 eggs
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch pan.
Blend all ingredients except brown sugar and nuts in a large
mixing bowl. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer.
Pour into pan.
Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts.
Bake for 45 min. or until cake springs back when lightly pressed
and pulls away from sides of pan. Do Not UNDER bake.
Cool in pan for 15 minutes.

Butter Glaze
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 1/3 c. shredded coconut

Combine butter , sugar, and evaporated milk in saucepan.
Boil 2 minutes. Stir in coconut.
Spoon hot Butter Glaze over warm cake.
Serve warm or cool with whipped cream, if desired.