First let me say getting the specifics of this recipe was a challenge. My mother was a traditional Newfoundland mom who baked without exact measurements. I got the recipe in 2010 for a collection of recipes in honour of her 50th wedding anniversary. This coconut pudding is a favorite dessert, especially on the big "turkey" holidays such as Christmas and Easter. The upper layer of coconut toasts nicely in the oven so you get the contrasting toasted coconut and sweet baked coconut flavours.
Coconut Pudding
Fill a baking dish 1/2 full with boiling water
add 1/4 c margarine
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c coconut
In another bowl mix
1 c flour
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c sugar
2 heaping tbsp. baking powder
mix with cold water to make gooey dough
put in baking dish
sprinkle a 1 inch layer of coconut on top
bake a t 350 for 20 minutes

Kim Pope (and my Mom is Nancy Bursey)