Chocolate Explosion Cake

1 c. shredded coconut
1 c. chopped pecans I use Fishers cookie pieces)
1 German chocolate cake mix & needed ingredients
10 bite-size coconut candy bars, chopped (Almond Joy or Mounds)
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened
2 c. confectioners sugar
Glaze:
1 stick butter
1/4 c. milk
2 T. cocoa
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 c. pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 pan. Combine coconut and nuts. Spread them evenly in bottom of pan. Prepare cake mix as directed on box, except use 4 eggs instead of 3, use milk instead of water, and add 1 t. vanilla. Stir in chopped candy bars. Pour batter over coconut & nuts. Combine cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Drop tablespoonfuls of this mixture onto the cake batter, but do not spread them. Bake until sides of cake pull away from pan, about 45 minutes. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the butter, milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla. once the butter is melted, remove from heat. Add the sugar and stir until smooth. Stir in pecans. Pour the warm glaze over the cake. Slice and enjoy.