German Chocolate Torte

German Chocolate Torte
 
 Cake
 1 pk German Chocolate Cake Mix
 1 cup Water
 1/3 cup Oil
 3 Eggs
 Filling
 1 pk Coconut Instant Pudding Mix;
 1 1/2 cups Milk
 2 cups Cool Whip, Thawed
 Topping
 1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped
 1/4 cup Coconut

Instructions:

Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour 2 9" round cake pans. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Pour batter into greased and floured pans. Bake at 350ºF. for 25 to 35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. Split each cake layer in half horizontally to form 4 layers. In large bowl; combine pudding mix and milk. Beat at low speed 2 minutes or until well blended. Fold in whipped topping. In medium skillet over medium high heat combine walnuts and coconut. Cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until coconut is light golden brown; remove from heat. Set aside. Place 1 cake layer cut side up on serving plate. Spread with 1/4 of filling. Top with a second cake layer cut side down; spread with another 1/4 of filling. Repeat with remaining cake layers and filling, ending with filling. Sprinkle with walnut mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Store leftovers in fridge.

Recipe by: Pillsbury box