Bacardi Pina Colada Cake Recipe

Escape to paradise with this moist and delicious Bacardi Pina Colada Cake! Made with a simple cake mix base, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make but tastes like a luxurious tropical getaway. The creamy pina colada frosting, bursting with pineapple and rum flavor, perfectly complements the tender cake layers. Garnished with toasted coconut, it's the perfect dessert for a summer party or a cozy night in.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 5178.3 kcal
Protein 109g
Rating 4.5 (13 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacardi Pina Colada Cake

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How to Make Bacardi Pina Colada Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine one 15.25-ounce box of white cake mix, one 3.4-ounce package of instant vanilla pudding mix, four large eggs, 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup Bacardi rum (or substitute with pineapple juice for a non-alcoholic version), and 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
  3. Beat on low speed with an electric mixer until just moistened, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Increase speed to medium and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl frequently.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. While cakes cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with its juice, 1/4 cup Bacardi rum (or substitute with pineapple juice), and 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix.
  9. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gently fold in 1 (8 ounce) container of thawed whipped topping.
  11. Once cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of frosting. Top with the second cake layer.
  12. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  13. Sprinkle generously with toasted coconut flakes.
  14. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

258 g

Sugar

2094g

Fat

414g

Carbs

237g

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