"killer" rum cake (aka: "holy $#!+ cake")

Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Oct 13, 2011

THE BEST OF THE BEST! It don't get any better than this! I guaruntee it'll be gone in no time flat - if having party...you better make two!

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prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 1 - me! LOL!

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 box yellow butter cake mix (pudding in the mix)
  • 1 - sm box jell-o vanilla instant pudding
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup water, cold
  • 1/2 cup bacardi 151 proof rum (this is a must!)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • RUM GLAZE:
  • 1/4 pound butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup bacardi 151 proof rum (this is a must!)
  • RUM-CHOCOLATE ICING:
  • 1 - 12 oz. packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup bacardi 151 proof rum (this is a must!)

How To Make "killer" rum cake (aka: "holy $#!+ cake")

  • Step 1
    CAKE: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease & flour 12" bundt pan. Sprinkle nuts over bottom of pan. Mix all cake ingredients together. Pour batter over nuts. Bake for 1 hour or until done, toothpick should come out clean when inserted in center. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Invert cake onto cooling rack (out of pan), until completely cool.
  • Step 2
    RUM GLAZE: Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in water & sugar. Boil 5 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in rum. Cool 10 minutes. Once cake is completely cooled...place back in pan, poke holes all over bottom of cake, sppon glaze over bottom, a little at a time (so it soaks in) until all glaze is used up. Let sit 30 minutes. When 30 minutes is up; transfer to serving plate.
  • Step 3
    RUM-CHOCOLATE ICING: Heat chips, extract & butter until melted. Remove from heat; stir in rum until smooth. Cool 5 - 10 minutes. Drizzle over top of cake so drips down the sides & inside & enjoy!

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