Coconut Cream Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Protzman

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
3 egg whites
1 1/4 cups water
2/3 cup flaked coconut, divided
1 (14 ounce) can fat free sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, beat the dry cake mix, egg whites, water and 1/3 cup coconut on low speed for 2 minutes. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine milk and extract. Using a large meat fork, punch holes in cake. Gently spread half of the milk mixture over cake. let stand for 3 minutes. Spread remaining milk mixture over cake. Cool for 30 minutes. Toast the remaining coconut. Spread whipped topping over cake; sprinkle with coconut. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Refrigerate leftovers.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 piece) equals 255 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 276 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 fat.