Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease and flour 2 9-inch layer pans.
  3. Blend cake mix (dry), pudding (dry), eggs, water, rum, and oil in large mixer bowl on low speed, constantly scraping bowl, until moistened, about 1/2 minute.
  4. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl frequently, 3 minutes.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  6. Bak 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  7. Cool 15 minutes.
  8. Remove pans; cool completely.
  9. Fill and frost layer cake.
  10. Sprinkle with coconut.
  11. Refrigerate cake (and any leftover cake).
  12. FROSTING: Combine crushed pineapple in juice, rum, and pudding; beat till well blended.
  13. Fold in whipped topping.