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Batter: 18 1/4 ozs reduced fat white cake mix

1/2 c coconut — toasted

3/4 c water

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 c pineapple juice, canned

1 tsp rum extract

4 whole egg whites — slightly beaten

1/2 c pineapple juice, canned

1/2 c granulated sugar

Frosting: 16 ozs reduced fat vanilla frosting

1/2 tsp rum extract

1/4 c coconut — toasted

Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 13 x 9″ pan with cooking spray and flour; set aside. To prepare batter, combine cake mix, 1/2 cup coconut, water, oil, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1 teaspoon rum extract, and egg whites. Mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Meanwhile, combine remaining pineapple juice and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Using a fork, prick cooled cake at 1/2″ intervals. Pour hot pineapple mixture over cake. Cool completely. To prepare frosting, combine frosting and remaining rum extract. Mix well. Frost cake with mixture and sprinkle with remaining coconut.

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