Jewell's Coconut Cake

1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
¾ c. cooking oil (instead of butter)
½ c. sugar

4 eggs
Milk instead of water as directed on package

Preheat oven to temperature specified on cake mix package.

Mix all ingredients together. Bake according to package directions. Allow cake layers to cool on cooling racks. Split layers in half. Spread with pineapple filling. (Directions to follow.)

PINEAPPLE FILLING

1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
1 c. milk
¾ c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 egg yolk

Mix in all ingredients in saucepan. Cool over medium heat until mixture thickens. Stir constantly while cooking. Spread on layers of cake. Ice cake with White Mountain Frosting. (Recipe to follow.) Sprinkle flaked coconut on top of icing.

YIELD: 16 servings