Quick Coconut-Pineapple Cake

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix
• 3 egg whites
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 (16-ounce) jar pineapple preserves
• 1/2 cup lemon curd
• 1 (16-ounce) container cream cheese frosting
• 1 (6-ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawed
• Garnish: fresh mint sprig

Preparation

1. Beat first 5 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer 30 seconds or just until moistened; beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Pour batter evenly into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans immediately; cool layers completely on wire racks.
3. Combine preserves and lemon curd. Spread 3/4 cup filling between cake layers; spread remaining filling on top of cake. Spread frosting on sides of cake; gently press coconut evenly onto sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.