Ingredients
- CAKE
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix,
- plus ingredients to prepare mix
- RUM FILLING
- 1/2 cup cold whipping cream
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- WHIPPED TOPPING
- 2 cups cold whipping cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- GARNISHES
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and cored
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted*
- To toast coconut, spread evenly on ungreased cookie sheet. Toast in preheated 350°F oven 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown.
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare cake mix and bake according to package directions using 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pans; cool completely.
For rum filling, combine all ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to use.
For whipped topping, place 2 cups whipping cream in large bowl; beat 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat 20 seconds or until stiff peaks form. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to use.
Place pineapple cut side down on cutting board; slice very thinly. Place slices on paper towels; pat dry.
Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread half of rum filling evenly over cake. Spread 1 cup whipped topping evenly over cake. Sprinkle with 1 cup coconut; top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining rum filling evenly over cake. Spread remaining whipped topping evenly over top and side of cake; sprinkle top with remaining coconut.
Press pineapple slices around side of cake vertically, overlapping slightly. Reserve any remaining pineapple slices for another use. Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.