To be completely honest, no one--before now--in my family or network of friends who has tried this cake has EVER called it by this name. 

I made it up for the purposes of this post because Mom always makes this cake on Easter, and the occasional birthday when I request it because it's my favorite of the family cake recipes. 

Resurrection cake has the best elements: spongy, Springtime-esque yellow cake, a custard-like filling, a layer of fruit, a light whipped topping, and the best way to finish off any dessert: coconut. Pastel M&M candies have been added for a "nest" effect on top of the cake because of Easter, but do not be fooled, this is not nor has it ever been a chocolate-based cake. 

This cake is light and refreshing and even good for the day-after-Easter breakfast; I am biased because I already mentioned it's a favorite, so try it for yourself.

Reminiscent of a pina colada sans alcohol (just like these beauties), this cake is just the thing to trick a very full holiday stomach into thinking it can come out of retirement and eat a couple more bites...a resurrection of the stomach, if you will.

Read on for the recipe...