Lifesaver Cake Recipe

Name: Lifesaver Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; vegetable oil cooking spray, for misting the pan; flour, for dusting the pan; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix; 8 tablespoons butter, melted (1 stick); 4 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Butter Glaze; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup hot water; 8 tablespoons butter, cut up (1 stick); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon rum extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 teaspoon butter flavor extract; 1 teaspoon pineapple extract

Servings: persons

Cake
vegetable oil cooking spray, for misting the pan
flour, for dusting the pan
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
8 tablespoons butter, melted (1 stick)
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Butter Glaze
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
8 tablespoons butter, cut up (1 stick)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon butter flavor extract
1 teaspoon pineapple extract

1
PREHEAT oven to 350 F; lightly spray a Bundt pan with vegetable spray and dust with flour.
2
COMBINE cake mix, pudding mix, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl; Blend with an electric mixer until the batter is thick and smooth; pour into prepared pan.
3
BAKE until golden brown, approximately 60 minutes; meanwhile prepare the butter glaze.
4
COMBINE sugar, hot water and butter in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat just until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves; stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes; remove pan from heat and stir in all the extracts.
5
REMOVE Bundt pan from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes; carefully invert onto a cake plate right side up.
6
POKE holes in the cake with a straw or use a cake syringe filled with the glaze slowly pouring or injecting the glaze directly in to the cake (depending on which method you use you may have glaze run-off, just soak up with a paper towel and discard) You want the cake to soak up as much as possible of the glaze; allow the cake to cool to room temperature before serving.
7
STORE in a glass dome at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, vegetable oil cooking spray, for misting the pan, flour, for dusting the pan, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, and more.

Yes, Lifesaver 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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Lifesaver Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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