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["Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.", "Bake the batter, without paper liners, according to the package directions for 2 dozen cupcakes; let cold.", "(Since the batter makes 24 cupcakes, and you'll only need 12 of them for 1 batch of this recipe, you can freeze the remaining 12 cupcakes for your next batch of baba au rhum.)", "Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the pudding mix and lowfat milk for 1 to 2 min, or possibly till thickened.", "Cover the pudding and chill.", "In a small bowl, combine the water, sugar, and rum, stirring till the sugar is dissolved; set aside.", "When the cupcakes have cooled completely, place 12 of them into a 9- by 13-inch baking dish.", "Slowly pour the rum mix over the tops, allowing the liquid to soak into the cupcakes.", "Cover and refrigeratefor 1 to 2 hrs.", "Remove the cupcakes from the rum mix and place upside down on a serving platter.", "Using a knife, make 2 cuts halfway through each cupcake, forming an ""X.""