Almond Joy Cake.....

This recipe popped up on facebook as a blue ribbon winner, and it sure does sound yummy!  I've never bought a coconut cake mix....didn't know there was such a thing.  I think I'm gonna have to try this!!


ALMOND JOY CAKE
Cake:
1 Duncan Hines Coconut Supreme Cake Mix
3 Eggs
1/2 c. Butter, melted
1 1/3 c. Milk
2 t. pure Vanilla
Frosting:
1/2 c. Butter, softened
2/3 c. Cocoa
3 c. Powdered Sugar (more, as needed)
1/3 c. Milk (more, as needed)
1/4 t. Salt
2 t. pure Vanilla
Toppings:

2 c. Flaked Coconut, toasted

1 1/2 c. Sliced Almonds, toasted

Mix all cake ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and beat 2 minutes. 
Pour batter into 2 - 9 inch round pans that have been sprayed and lined with waxed paper. 
Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.  Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes and then remove cake from pans and cool. 
For Frosting; cream together the butter and cocoa, then add the remaining ingredients and beat for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy (adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed).   
Place one cake layer on cake platter, spread with about 1 cup of frosting, sprinkle with 1 1/2 c. coconut and half of the almonds.  Stack on the next layer of cake and frost the entire cake.  Sprinkle remaining coconut around the edge of top layer and around the base of the cake.  Sprinkle the remaining sliced almonds inside the coconut ring on the top of the cake.