Rum Cake Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Rum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake mixture; 1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pudding mix; 1/2 cup rum, light preferred; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; rum syrup; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/4 cup rum, light preferred; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

cake mixture
1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pudding mix
1/2 cup rum, light preferred
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
rum syrup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup rum, light preferred
1/4 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees spray 2 qt Bundt pan with non stick spray.
2
Using mixer at low speed, blend the cake mix, pudding mix, rum, oil & water. Add the eggs one at a time mixing well after each.
3
Sprinkle pecans in the bottom of bundt pan & pour the batter on top of pecans. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until knife inserted an inch from the center comes out clean do not remove cake from the pan!
4
Make rum syrup: In a small saucepan bring sugar, butter, rum and water to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
5
With a fork or wooden skewer, make holes in the top of cake. Pour the syrup over the cake and let it sit for 30 minutes while the syrup is absorbed.
6
Invert cake pan onto a serving plate. Allow it to sit for several minutes and the cake will loosen from the pan.

899

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake mixture, 1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix, 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pudding mix, 1/2 cup rum, light preferred, and more.

Yes, 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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