Tropical Vanilla Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Place 1/4 cup of the coconut on baking sheet.
3. 3
   Bake 10 min.
4. 4
   or until golden brown and toasted, stirring often.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
7. 7
   Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
8. 8
   Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
9. 9
   Add remaining coconut and vanilla; mix well.
10. 10
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
11. 11
    Gradually add flour, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended.
12. 12
    Pour into prepared pan.
13. 13
    Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
14. 14
    Cool in pan on wire rack 15 min.
15. 15
    Remove cake from pan; cool completely.
16. 16
    Spread whipped topping over cake.
17. 17
    Top with fruit, toasted coconut and lime zest.