Deborah'S Not Quite Ugly Duckling Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (17 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
2 1/3 cups baker's angel flake coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Preparation

Combine the cake mix, fruit cocktail with syrup, 1 cup of coconut, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
Blend and then beat for 2 minutes.
Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan.
Sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
Bring butter, sugar, and milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in remaining coconut.
Spoon over hot cake in pan.
Serve warm or cold.