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Pound: Toasted-Coconut Refrigerator Cake

Source of Recipe

Sara Quessenberry, Real Simple, MARCH 2005


Recipe Introduction

"Four ingredients comprise 3 layers of perfection: pound cake, vanilla pudding, and toasted coconut. Serve this simple summery dessert well chilled."

List of Ingredients

1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
2 cups Vanilla Pudding
1 cup heavy (or whipping) cream, whipped to a soft peak
2 pound cakes (such as Sara Lee), about 11 ounces each



Recipe

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and toast in oven until golden, about 10 minutes, shaking the tray once about halfway through the cooking time. Remove and let cool. In a medium bowl, gently fold together the whipped cream and pudding. Slice each cake vertically in half, then slice each half horizontally into three ½-inch layers. Line an 8-by-8-inchsquare pan with 4 slices of cake to make 1 layer. Top with about 1cup of the pudding mixture, spreading to cover the cake. Repeat the process to form 3 layers, ending with the pudding mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Garnish with the toasted coconut and serve.


SERVES 6-8