Tropical Rum Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk, room temperature
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3.4-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup spiced rum
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup almond flour, for dusting baking pan
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt