The southern flannel moth caterpillar, with venomous hairs, causes excruciating pain if touched. Beware in summer/fall around South Carolina. Remedies include tape, washing, and icing.

Using a serrated knife, split each cake in half horizontally. Set a top layer, cut side up, on a cake plate; brush it with 2 tablespoons of the rum and spread with 1/2 cup of the filling.