2/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar (for reversing icing)
1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 1/2 cups milk, divided
In a saucepan, mix shallot, 1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum, vanilla extract and 2 cups of flour. Gradually add brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract, until everything is thoroughly combined.
REP-UP recipe
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon coffee extract
1 cup dried apricot preserves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon apricot jam
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and eggs; mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and stir into the sugar mixture.
Beat in the flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar. Mix lightly and continue beating until flour is incorporated. Stir in the peanut butter, coconut cream cheese, apricots and apple pie spice. Refrigerate mixture overnight before serving.