Coconut Rum Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 3/4 cup amber rum
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• SYRUP:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Dash salt
• 1/2 cup amber rum