Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake From Scratch

Makes it lighter and a good balance to that richer than rich topping.

Pineapple coconut rum cake from scratch.

Cut the cake into squares and serve with vanilla ice cream and warm rum glaze. In a small saucepan over moderate heat combine the rum glaze and the remaining 1 2 cup rum and warm until heated through. Hands down best cake in the world. Note this cake can be baked in advance covered and kept at room temperature up to 10 hours.

If you re a purist at heart then by all means make the cake from scratch. Eggs crushed pineapple rum yellow cake mix cream of coconut and 2 more chocolate coconut malibu rum cake urban bakes water fat free milk sweetened shredded coconut malibu rum and 9 more. This pineapple rum cake recipe starts with a homemade buttery sour cream pound cake with a lovely texture and pineapple flavor like my pineapple sheet cake or pineapple coconut cake which gets enhanced with sweet tropical pineapple flavor and an irresistible jamaican rum syrup. The final product is somewhat of a masterpiece and could be one of my favorite cakes of all time.

The eggs are separated and the whites are whipped a bit. Honestly there is a bit of rum in the cake but it s the rum in the buttery gooey sauce on top that is really so perfect. Tips for making this pineapple rum cake make it easier on yourself and use your favorite boxed yellow cake mix. This is dare i say it the most amazing coconut cake to grace the earth.

Use an instant vanilla pudding mix not a cook serve. I added half the pineapple to the cake batter and used the juice from the can instead of using water. Allow the cake to thaw in the fridge with the plastic wrap removed. The gorgeous topping like my pineapple upside down cake makes it a showstopper.

Once the cake has cooled completely. How to store pineapple rum cake. Reviewers love it and it s always the hit of holiday parties. Made the cake so moist.

With it s toasted coconut crushed pineapple filling flavorful coconut cake layers and a hint of flavor from the rum extract this cake is truly one of a kind. Wrap the cake in a few layers of plastic wrap and then place in the freezer. This rum cake is made completely from scratch. I used a 20oz can of crushed pineapple instead of the 8oz can.

It s always fun to bake something a little different and unexpected and cocktail inspired desserts are sure to be a hit. I use fresh pineapple. There s no cake or pudding mix involved but this homemade rum cake is even more delicious. Layers of tender moist coconut cake fresh pineapple filling and whipped coconut cream cheese frosting that all pair together perfectly.

Can be made with all purpose flour or whole wheat. There is nothing wrong with using a boxed mix. Includes a how to recipe video. The cake will last 2 3 days if properly covered.

Can rum cake be frozen. And always a little extra rum.