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yummy butterscotch rum cake

(41 RATINGS)
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JODIE57 avatar
DELTA, CO
Updated on Jun 7, 2024

This is a melt-in-your-mouth cake. This recipe is a no-brainer, it was given to my mom by a very good friend years ago. It still works, I made it for work this past year and it went over great. Had people wanting me to make one for them to take home.

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Butterscotch pudding adds a unique flavor to this fantastic rum cake. The cake is dense, but tender and moist. Drizzling the rich rum glaze twice lets it fully soak into the cake. Walnuts on top not only look pretty but they also add a nice crunch. A delicious dessert for the holidays. Like most rum cakes, the rum flavor is strong. If you don't like rum, this cake is not for you.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CAKE
  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 package butterscotch pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup spiced rum
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped walnut pieces
  • RUM GLAZE
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup spiced rum

How To Make yummy butterscotch rum cake

  • Preheat the oven and grease a Bundt pan.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour Bundt pan.
  • Mix cake mix, butterscotch pudding, eggs, oil, water, and rum.
    Step 2
    In a mixing bowl, mix cake mix, butterscotch pudding, eggs, oil, cold water, and 1/2 cup spiced rum. Blend until light and fluffy.
  • Sprinkle walnuts in the Bundt pan.
    Step 3
    Sprinkle chopped walnuts in the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour batter into the Bundt pan.
    Step 4
    Pour batter around equally into the pan.
  • Bake the cake.
    Step 5
    Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a tester comes clean. Let cool for approximately 5 minutes. Then turn onto the platter and tap the bottom of the pan all around to release.
  • Melt butter and add butter and sugar.
    Step 6
    Prepare the glaze. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add water and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat and add rum.
    Step 7
    Remove from heat and add rum.
  • Poke holes in the cake.
    Step 8
    Poke holes into the top of the cake. I use toothpicks.
  • Spoon the glaze over the cake.
    Step 9
    Spoon glaze over the cake. It will not be thick and will be slightly runny. Cover and put in a cool place. Let set. Then go back in a few hours and spoon more glaze onto it. The more it is soaked with the glaze the better it is.
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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #walnuts
Keyword: #rum
Collection: Baked Treats
Collection: Member's Choice
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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