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FRUITY COCONUT CAKE ROLL

Kiwi and coconut add tropical flair to this moist, fruity and simply delicious dessert. It makes a light, refreshing and stunning finale to even the fanciest meal!

—NANCY GRANAMAN BURLINGTON, IA


PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


    1package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix

1/2teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, divided

3/4cup cold fat-free milk

    1package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant white chocolate pudding mix

    1carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed

1/2teaspoon coconut extract

   2medium kiwifruit, peeled and thinly sliced

   2cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1/3cup plus 2 tablespoons flaked coconut, divided

   2tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit

1/2teaspoon hot water

1. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; coat the paper with cooking spray and set aside. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Spread evenly in prepared pan.

2. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully run a knife around the edges of the pan. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with 1/2 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Dust with the remaining confectioners’ sugar. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.

3. For filling, in a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in the remaining whipped topping; stir in extract.

4. Unroll cake; spread with filling to within 1 in. of edges. Arrange kiwi and strawberries over filling. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut. Roll up again. Refrigerate cake for 1-2 hours.

5. Toast the remaining coconut. In a small bowl, whisk spreadable fruit and water until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Cut into slices. Store in the refrigerator.