How To Make Strawberry Cake and Frosting II

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin mix
1 cup mashed strawberries
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup mashed strawberries
1/4 cup flaked coconut

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.

In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and gelatin mix. Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup mashed strawberries, oil, eggs and sweetened condensed milk. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut and chopped nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, melted margarine, 1/4 cup mashed strawberries and 1/4 cup coconut. Beat until smooth and spread over cake.