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rum cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Janet Phillips
Glen Rock, PA

I am usually required to bring this cake for holiday parties. Usually they ask where the cake is before I even get my coat off! Quick, easy and always a big hit!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For rum cake

  • CAKE
  • 1 c
    pecans, chopped (optional)
  • 1 pkg
    yellow cake mix with pudding
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    cold water
  • 1/3 c
    oil
  • 1/2 c
    dark rum
  • GLAZE
  • 1/4 lb
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    dark rum

How To Make rum cake

  • 1
    Grease & flour Bundt pan. Sprinkle nuts on bottom (optional)
  • 2
    Mix cake ingredients and put in pan. Bake 1 hour @ 325 deg.
  • 3
    For Glaze: Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in water & sugar. Boil 5 minutes stiring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in rum.
  • 4
    Carefully pour glaze over cake directly out of oven. Cool, invert on plate.
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