Ingredients

1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 egg4 cups confectioners’ sugar

Preparation

Sprinkle the coconut and pecans into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in egg and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls over the batter. Carefully spread to within 1 in. of edges.

Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; invert onto a serving plate.