Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon dark rum
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

For the key lime cream:

• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed key lime or regular lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup heavy cream

For the tropical fruits:

• 1 cup mixed dried tropical fruit, such as mango, pineapple, guava, papaya, or star fruit
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon natural coconut extract (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon key lime or regular lime juice

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