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COCONUT RHUBARB DESSERT

What a treat! Sweetened rhubarb combines with crunchy pecans and flaked coconut, while a cake mix creates a tender base.

—CONNIE KORGER GREEN BAY, WI


PREP: 25 MIN. • BAKE: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


 4cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb

1/2   cups sugar

1/2   cups water

1/8teaspoon red food coloring, optional

    1package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)

    1cup flaked coconut

1/2cup chopped pecans

1/2cup butter, melted

Vanilla ice cream, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, water and food coloring if desired. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender; cool slightly. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cake mix. Top with the coconut and pecans. Drizzle with butter.

2. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with ice cream if desired.