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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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I know there are a lot of variations for this kind of cake, but I experimented a little and found a recipe that my family really likes. I hope yours does too. It's flavorful without being overpowering like some other recipes I've tried like this. It doesn't last long in our house! Ingredients:
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix |
1 cup water |
3 eggs |
1/3 cup vegetable oil |
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix |
1 tablespoon rum-flavored extract |
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained |
2 tablespoons flaked coconut |
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix |
1/2 cup milk |
1 (8 ounce) container extra-creamy frozen whipped topping, thawed |
1/4 cup flaked coconut |
1 tablespoon coconut extract |
1 teaspoon rum-flavored extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray, or butter the pan well and coat inside with flour to prevent sticking.
2. Beat the cake mix, water, eggs, vegetable oil, 1 package of coconut cream pudding mix, and 1 tablespoon of rum extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the cake has risen, turned golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cake to room temperature in the pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
4. While the cake is baking, spread 2 tablespoons of flaked coconut onto a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove the coconut, allow to cool, and set aside.
5. To make frosting, whisk 1 package coconut cream pudding mix with milk until the mixture turns thick and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the whipped topping, 1/4 cup flaked coconut, coconut extract, and 1 teaspoon of rum extract. Frost the cake, and sprinkle toasted coconut on top. Keep refrigerated.
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