Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake From Scratch

If you re a purist at heart then by all means make the cake from scratch.

Pineapple coconut rum cake from scratch.

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. 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.

Reviewers love it and it s always the hit of holiday parties. Store your rum cake covered in the fridge. 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.

How to store pineapple rum cake. What makes this the best pineapple and rum upside down cake. Can rum cake be frozen. There is nothing wrong with using a boxed mix.

I use fresh pineapple. Layers of tender moist coconut cake fresh pineapple filling and whipped coconut cream cheese frosting that all pair together perfectly. 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. I added half the pineapple to the cake batter and used the juice from the can instead of using water.

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. Once the cake has cooled completely. There s no cake or pudding mix involved but this homemade rum cake is even more delicious. It s always fun to bake something a little different and unexpected and cocktail inspired desserts are sure to be a hit.

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. Can be made with all purpose flour or whole wheat. Makes it lighter and a good balance to that richer than rich topping. And always a little extra rum.

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. Made the cake so moist. The eggs are separated and the whites are whipped a bit.

Allow the cake to thaw in the fridge with the plastic wrap removed. This rum cake is made completely from scratch. 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. Includes a how to recipe video.

The cake will last 2 3 days if properly covered. A huge hit at all the family get togethers.