Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Melt 1/2 cup of the margarine and spread it in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Sprinkle the pecans and the coconut flakes over the melted butter.

Step 4

Prepare the cake batter according to the package directions.

Step 5

Pour the batter over the coconut and the pecans in the pan.

Step 6

Melt the cream cheese and the remaining margarine in a saucepan over low heat.

Step 7

Stir in the confectioner's sugar until the mixture is smooth.

Step 8

Spoon the cream cheese mixture randomly over the top of the cake batter.

Step 9

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool.

Step 11

Serve.