Rum Cake with Cake Mix

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    12 people

  • Calories

    480 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Rum Cake with Cake Mix

This easy rum cake recipe with cake mix is soaked in a rich, butter-rum glaze. The perfect holiday dessert!

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Ingredients

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FOR THE RUM CAKE

  • 1 cup finely-chopped pecans
  • 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • ¼ cup rum
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

FOR THE RUM CAKE GLAZE

  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup rum
  • ¼ cup water
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Sprinkle the pecans in the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, rum, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter over the nuts in the pan.
  4. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. About 10 minutes before the cake is done, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, rum, and water. Boil for 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
  6. Leave the hot cake in the pan and use a toothpick or wooden skewer to poke holes in the bottom of the cake. Slowly drizzle about half of the glaze over the bottom of the cake, allowing time for the glaze to soak into the holes and be absorbed by the hot cake. Place a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet to catch drips. After about 10 minutes in the pan, turn the cake out onto the wire rack (right-side up). Poke holes on the top of the cake. Gradually drizzle remaining glaze over the top of the cake. A lot of the glaze will soak into the cake, and some will also drip down the sides.
  7. Cool completely, then slice and serve!

Notes

  • How to Store Grandma's Rum Cake:
  • This is a great make-ahead dessert recipe because it gets better as it sits! The cake does not need to be refrigerated. Covered, it will last at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.​​​​​​​
  • You can also wrap the cake tightly with plastic wrap and foil and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter overnight before serving.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 403mg (17%) Potassium 74mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 321IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 480kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 403mg 17%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 321IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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