Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 package

White Cake Mix

3.5 unit

Instant Coconut Cream Pudding Mix

4 unit

Eggs

0.5 cup

Water

0.33 cup

Rum

0.25 cup

Oil

8 unit

Crushed Pineapple

drained

3.5 unit

Instant Vanilla Flavor Pudding and Pie Filling

0.33 cup

Rum

9 unit

Cool Whip

1 cup

Flaked Coconut

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~5 min

In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, coconut cream pudding mix, eggs, water, rum, and oil.

Step 3
~5 min

Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed for 4 minutes until well combined.

Step 4
~5 min

Grease two 9-inch layer pans.

Step 5
~5 min

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.

Step 6
~5 min

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7
~5 min

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely.

Step 8
~5 min

To make the frosting, combine the drained crushed pineapple, vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling, and rum in a bowl.

Key Technique: Frosting
Step 9
~5 min

Beat until well blended.

Step 10
~5 min

Fold in the Cool Whip.

Step 11
~5 min

Frost the cooled cake layers with the pineapple-vanilla frosting.

Key Technique: Frosting
Step 12
~5 min

Sprinkle flaked coconut on top of the frosted cake.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast the coconut for enhanced flavor.

Chill the cake before serving for easier slicing.

Garnish with maraschino cherries for a classic Pina Colada look.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit salad
Coconut shrimp

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Caribbean

Cultural Significance

Celebratory dessert often associated with tropical vacations

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthday parties
Summer gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Summer
Birthday

Popularity Score

75/100