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toasted coconut rum cake

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Cakes
Servings: 12
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup {1 stick} unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoons coconut extract
  • ½ cup coconut rum
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • *for the glaze*
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup coconut rum

Instructions

  • First, toast the coconut. Turn broiler on to 400F. Line a baking pan with foil, and spread shredded coconut out in a single layer. Place in oven and toast, stirring often, until golden brown. Let cool slightly, then using a food processor, pulse until it's as fine as it will get. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a bundt pan with baking spray {the type with flour in it}, or butter and flour by hand. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, pudding mix, toasted coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter, coconut oil, and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 min). Add in the vegetable oil, coconut extract, and rum. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating until well combined.
  • Finally, add in the flour and mix until dough forms. Pour into prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes until cake tester comes out clean. Let cool slightly then invert onto serving platter. Next, make the glaze.
  • In a small saucepan combine butter, sugar, and rum over medium heat just until sugar dissolves and glaze is smooth. If you cook it too long, the rum will evaporate out.
  • Using a pastry brush {or spoon}, soak the cake with the glaze. Serve and enjoy!