How to Make Piña Colada Rum Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a slice of moist, tropical cake to transport you to a beachside paradise, and that's exactly what you'll get with this Piña Colada Rum Cake recipe. Bursting with the flavors of juicy pineapple, creamy coconut, and a splash of rum, this cake is the perfect dessert for summertime gatherings or any special occasion that calls for a taste of the tropics.

With its rich, tender crumb and boozy glaze, this Piña Colada Rum Cake is an indulgent treat that's sure to i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup dark rum
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 2-layer 9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two (9- inch) round pans.
  • Stir together cake mix and instant pudding in a large bowl. Add eggs, water, rum, and oil; mix until well combined. Fold in coconut and spread batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cakes comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto the wire rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Make frosting: Combine pineapple including juice with instant pudding in a medium bowl. Fold in whipped topping and rum until incorporated.
  • Fill and frost cooled cake layers with frosting. Store in the refrigerator until serving time.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 500mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 137mg