- 1 Duncan Hines cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 package Jello vanilla pudding mix (not instant)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup coconut rum
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 cup drained Dole pineapple tidbits
- 2 cups large flake coconut, toasted until golden
- Mix all ingredients except the pineapple and toasted coconut together in a large bowl and with an electric mixer, mix on medium speed for two minutes until well blended.
- Fold in the drained pineapple tidbits.
- Pour in equal amounts into two well greased, floured round cake pans.
- Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting with Toasted Coconut
Ingredients
- 8 oz softened Philadelphia cream cheese
- 1 stick of butter at room temp
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 3 1/4 cups icing sugar
- 1/2 c canned crushed pineapple drained very well
- Crush the pineapple tidbits in a food processor
- Beat cream cheese, butter, and coconut extract with electric mixer until smooth.
- Add sugar and beat until smooth.
- Fold in pineapple
Cover the frosted cake with toasted coconut and then let set in the refrigerator at least two hours before serving.