Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake From Scratch

It s always fun to bake something a little different and unexpected and cocktail inspired desserts are sure to be a hit.

Pineapple coconut rum cake from scratch.

How to store pineapple rum cake. Hands down best cake in the world. There s no cake or pudding mix involved but this homemade rum cake is even more delicious. 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.

And always a little extra rum. Wrap the cake in a few layers of plastic wrap and then place in the freezer. I added half the pineapple to the cake batter and used the juice from the can instead of using water. 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. 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. Made the cake so moist. 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.

Tips for making this pineapple rum cake make it easier on yourself and use your favorite boxed yellow cake mix. What makes this the best pineapple and rum upside down cake. 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. The final product is somewhat of a masterpiece and could be one of my favorite cakes of all time.

Use an instant vanilla pudding mix not a cook serve. I use fresh pineapple. The eggs are separated and the whites are whipped a bit. This rum cake is made completely from scratch.

Store your rum cake covered in the fridge. There is nothing wrong with using a boxed mix. The cake will last 2 3 days if properly covered. A huge hit at all the family get togethers.

Once the cake has cooled completely. Can rum cake be frozen. Reviewers love it and it s always the hit of holiday parties. Cut the cake into squares and serve with vanilla ice cream and warm rum glaze.

This is dare i say it the most amazing coconut cake to grace the earth. I used a 20oz can of crushed pineapple instead of the 8oz can. The gorgeous topping like my pineapple upside down cake makes it a showstopper. If you re a purist at heart then by all means make the cake from scratch.

Allow the cake to thaw in the fridge with the plastic wrap removed. Includes a how to recipe video.