Ingredients
Frosting
Directions
1.
PREPARE cake batter according to package directions; SET aside.
2.
In a small mixing bowl, BEAT cream cheese and sugar until smooth; ADD eggs; BEAT on low speed just until combined.
3.
POUR half the cake batter into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish; gently POUR cream cheese mixture over batter; gently SPOON remaining batter over top; SPREAD to edge of dish.
4.
BAKE at 325° until a toothpick comes out clean, about 70-75 minutes; COOL on a wire rack for 1 hour.
Frosting
1.
In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, COMBINE sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks.
2.
COOK, STIRRING, until thickened and mixture reaches 160°; REMOVE from heat.
3.
STIR in vanilla; FOLD in coconut and pecans.
4.
COOL until frosting reaches spreading consistency; FROST cooled cake.