Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup shredded coconut
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup coconut milk
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1/2 cup pineapple juice
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1/4 cup Malibu rum (or coconut rum)
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute.
3. Cream butter: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
4. Add wet ingredients: To the butter, add the coconut milk, pineapple juice, Malibu rum, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is combined.
5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the cake light and fluffy.
6. Pour batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare frosting: Once the cake is completely cool, frost with Malibu frosting (recipe for frosting can be prepared separately or purchased).
10. Serve and enjoy!