Aunt Lou's Butter Rum Cake Recipe

Name: Aunt Lou's Butter Rum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box butter recipe cake mix; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding; ¼ cup Crisco cooking oil; 4 whole eggs; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon rum flavoring; ½ cup margarine; 1 cup sugar; ⅓ cup water; ½ teaspoon rum flavoring

Servings: persons

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FOR CAKE: Mix all ingredients well and pour into a greased and floured tube or bundt pan.
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Bake @ 350 for 45 to 50 minutes.
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Let stand for about 30 minutes to cool.
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FOR SAUCE: Put all ingredients except flavoring in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Cook until butter is just melted and sugar is dissolved.
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Add flavoring and pour hot sauce over cake.
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Let stand 30 minutes and turn out of pan.
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Try to bake a day ahead of time.
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I serve with rum infused whipped cream or Creme Fraiche.
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Freezes well.
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Note: You can use a lemon cake mix and lemon flavoring for a GREAT lemon cake (I like to add poppy seeds to).
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I serve with Lemon Curd.

720

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) box butter recipe cake mix, 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding, ¼ cup Crisco cooking oil, 4 whole eggs, and more.

Yes, Aunt Lou's Butter Rum Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Aunt Lou's Butter Rum Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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