1  box  German Chocolate cake mix
 1  cup  Nuts [chopped]
 1  can  Sweetened Flaked Coconut [3.5 oz]
 ½  cup  Margarine
 1  pkg  Cream Cheese [8 oz, softened]
 1  box  Confectioners' Sugar [1 lb]
 
 

Preheat oven to 350°.  Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.

Prepare cake mix according to package directions.

Cover the bottom of the cake pan with the nuts and coconut.

Pour cake batter on top.

Melt the margarine in a bowl.

Add the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; stir to blend.

Spoon over un-baked batter; bake 40 - 42 minutes.

The icing sinks into the batter as it bakes, forming a white ribbon inside.

Serves 16.
 

Note:
You cannot test for doneness with a cake tester, as this cake will appear sticky even when it is done.