Red Velvet Yule Log

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 eggs
• 1 pkg. (2-layer size) red velvet cake mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding
• 1-1/4 cups cold milk
• 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
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DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Place large sheet of waxed paper on clean kitchen towel; set aside. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment or waxed paper; spray with additional cooking spray. Dust evenly with flour.
3. Beat eggs in large bowl with mixer on high speed 5 min. (Eggs should be frothy and lemon colored.) Add cake mix, water and oil; beat on low speed 30 sec., then beat on medium speed 1 min. Pour 3-1/2 cups batter into prepared pan; spread to evenly cover bottom of pan. Gently tap filled pan on counter to remove any air bubbles. Spoon remaining batter into 6 paper-lined muffin cups.
4. Bake cake and cupcakes 15 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Immediately invert cake onto prepared towel; remove pan. Carefully peel off parchment. Starting at one short side, roll up cake and towel together. Cool completely on wire rack. Meanwhile, transfer cupcakes to second wire rack; cool completely. Reserve cupcakes for another use.
5. Beat pudding mixes and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP. Unroll cake; remove waxed paper and towel. Spread pudding mixture onto cake. Reroll cake; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 min.
6. Mix cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until blended. Stir in remaining COOL WHIP. Unwrap cake; place on platter. Frost with cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate 15 min.

KITCHEN TIPS:

• Tip 1--Size Wise: Savor the flavor of a slice of this festive yule log. At 20 servings, it's a great dessert to share at a party or family gathering during the holidays.
• Tip 2--Note: For added convenience, this delicious cake can be baked ahead of time. Wrap rolled-up cake (without pudding filling) tightly. Freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator before filling and frosting as directed.
  

Used with permission from Kraft Foods