1/3 cup Bacardi dark rum 1 small box instant pudding, coconut cream or vanilla* 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 (18.25 ounce) box white cake mix 4 eggs 1/2 cup water 1 to 2 cup flaked coconut (amount depends on flavor of pudding)
Blend all ingredients except coconut in a bowl. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed. Pour into 2 greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not under-bake. Cool in pans for 15 minutes; remove; cool on racks. Frost with favorite frosting. Sprinkle with coconut.
* With vanilla pudding, increase water to 3/4 cup and add 1 cup coconut to batter.
