Frankfurter Kranz

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan. In a large bowl, beat the 1 box cake mix, 3 eggs, 0.5 cup oil, and 1 cup water until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk the 1 box pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, whip the 1.5 cups heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Step 4

Fold half of the whipped cream into the pudding to make the filling. Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top and sides of the cooled cake.

Step 5

Slice the cake horizontally into three layers. Spread the pudding filling between the layers, then reassemble the cake.

Step 6

Press the 1 cup coconut flakes onto the cream-covered cake. Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Slice and serve cold. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.