Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Mix together: Cake mix, eggs, water and vanilla.

Step 3

Pour into a greased 9x13 cake pan sprayed with baking spray and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean. I test cake at 25 minutes.

Step 4

While cake is baking combine sugar, 1 package coconut and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 5

Bring to a low-boil and simmer until sugar is dissolved.

Step 6

Pour over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let cool completely.

Step 7

When cooled, spread with thawed whipped topping (such as Cool Whip or Truwhip) and top with the other package of coconut.

Step 8

Refrigerate until ready to serve, preferrably overnight.