Strawberry Cake and Frosting II

This rich cake can be made with any kind of fruit, I have used oranges and cherries, just substitute the flavor of gelatin to match the fruit.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 722 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• ¼ cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup margarine, melted
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 cup mashed strawberries
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
• ¼ cup mashed strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Step 3

In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and gelatin mix. Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup mashed strawberries, oil, eggs and sweetened condensed milk. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut and chopped nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 4

To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, melted margarine, 1/4 cup mashed strawberries and 1/4 cup coconut. Beat until smooth and spread over cake.