Raspberry Filled Apricot Cake

1. Heat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease and flour two 9 or 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 ⅓ cup apricot nectar, and eggs at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
3. Pour into greased and floured pans.
4. Bake 350° F for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Bake 8-inch pans 30 to 40 min.) Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans.
5. Cool completely.
6. To assemble cake, slice each cake layer in half horizontally to make 4 layers.
7. Place 1 cake layer cut side up on serving plate; spread with ⅓ cup spreadable fruit.
8. Repeat 2nd & 3rd layers with fruit.
9. Top with remaining cake layer.
10. In small bowl, combine pudding mix, milk, and 2 Tablespoons apricot nectar; blend well.
11. Add thawed whip topping. Beat at low speed for 2 minutes. Frost sides and top of cake.
12. Sprinkle top with toasted coconut.
13. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Tip:
To toast coconut, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350° F for 7 to 8 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

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