Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake From Scratch

Layers of tender moist coconut cake fresh pineapple filling and whipped coconut cream cheese frosting that all pair together perfectly.

Pineapple coconut rum cake from scratch.

The eggs are separated and the whites are whipped a bit. Can rum cake be frozen. If you re a purist at heart then by all means make the cake from scratch. Note this cake can be baked in advance covered and kept at room temperature up to 10 hours.

This is dare i say it the most amazing coconut cake to grace the earth. 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. Use an instant vanilla pudding mix not a cook serve.

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. What makes this the best pineapple and rum upside down cake. And always a little extra rum. The cake will last 2 3 days if properly covered.

The final product is somewhat of a masterpiece and could be one of my favorite cakes of all time. There is nothing wrong with using a boxed mix. 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. Can be made with all purpose flour or whole wheat.

Includes a how to recipe video. Tips for making this pineapple rum cake make it easier on yourself and use your favorite boxed yellow cake mix. 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. Store your rum cake covered in the fridge.

How to store pineapple rum cake. Allow the cake to thaw in the fridge with the plastic wrap removed. Makes it lighter and a good balance to that richer than rich topping. There s no cake or pudding mix involved but this homemade rum cake is even more delicious.

I used a 20oz can of crushed pineapple instead of the 8oz can. I use fresh pineapple. Wrap the cake in a few layers of plastic wrap and then place in the freezer. 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 rum cake is made completely from scratch. Once the cake has cooled completely. Cut the cake into squares and serve with vanilla ice cream and warm rum glaze. Made the cake so moist.

The gorgeous topping like my pineapple upside down cake makes it a showstopper. A huge hit at all the family get togethers.