Piña Colada Upside Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F. Scatter the coconut on a baking sheet and toast it for just 6 minutes. It will be golden. Butter a 9 X 5 loaf pan.Melt cup of butter and pour it into the prepared pan. Then sprinkle in cup of the brown sugar. Then lay the pineapple slices on the brown sugar so that they overlap. You can make a pretty pattern if you like.Cream the remaining cup butter with the remaining cup of brown sugar.
2. 2
   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3
   Add it to the wet mixture in thirds, alternating it with the coconut milk. Then stir in the rum and cup of the toasted coconut flakes.
4. 4
   Pour the batter over the pineapple and bake for 45 minutes, or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. 5
   Let the cake cool before turning out onto a serving plate.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with the remaining coconut and slice to serve.