The gorgeous topping like my pineapple upside down cake makes it a showstopper.
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.
Note this cake can be baked in advance covered and kept at room temperature up to 10 hours.
Use an instant vanilla pudding mix not a cook serve.
I use fresh pineapple.
Makes it lighter and a good balance to that richer than rich topping.
Includes a how to recipe video.
There is nothing wrong with using a boxed mix.
The eggs are separated and the whites are whipped a bit.
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.
Made the cake so moist.
There s no cake or pudding mix involved but this homemade rum cake is even more delicious.
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.
A huge hit at all the family get togethers.
The cake will last 2 3 days if properly covered.
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.
Tips for making this pineapple rum cake make it easier on yourself and use your favorite boxed yellow cake mix.
How to store pineapple rum cake.
Store your rum cake covered in the fridge.
This rum cake is made completely from scratch.
Hands down best cake in the world.
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.
Once the cake has cooled completely.
The final product is somewhat of a masterpiece and could be one of my favorite cakes of all time.
What makes this the best pineapple and rum upside down cake.
Can rum cake be frozen.
I used a 20oz can of crushed pineapple instead of the 8oz can.
Reviewers love it and it s always the hit of holiday parties.
If you re a purist at heart then by all means make the cake from scratch.
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.
It s always fun to bake something a little different and unexpected and cocktail inspired desserts are sure to be a hit.
Allow the cake to thaw in the fridge with the plastic wrap removed.
