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Makes One 13 x 9 x 2-inch Cake 12 to 16 servingsCake 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup all-vegetable shortening or 1 Butter Flavor CRISCO Stick Butter Flavor CRISCO 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon coconut extract 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup milk Topping 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon rum extract or 1/4 cup rum 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 to 16 maraschino cherries, drained Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with Butter Flavor Crisco. Flour lightly. For cake, combine granulated sugar and Butter Flavor Crisco in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and coconut extract until blended. Combine flour and baking powder in medium bowl. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating at low speed after each addition until well blended. Beat at meduim speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Spread evenly. (Batter will be very thick.) Bake at 350ºF for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Cake will rise above top of pan and then fall slightly. Cake may be slightly lower in center.) Cool completely in pan on wire rack. For topping, drain 2 tablespoons juice from pineapple. Combine juice and cornstarch in small bowl. Stir to dissolve. Combine pineapple, remaining juice and brown sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Boil and stir 1 minute or until mixture is thickened and clear. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, nuts, rum extract and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Use large fork or skewer to poke holes in top of cake. Pour topping over cake, spreading to edges. Arrange cherries on top of cake so that when cake is cut, each slice will have cherry in center. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Note: Prepare cake and topping the day before serving, if desired. |
