Reviewed: May 14, 2012

Yesterday, I had a request by co-workers for a rum cake. I had my reservations, being that this called for a box mix. Well, I'm SO glad I went ahead and chose this recipe! I have never tasted rum cake, much less made it. I have to say that this cake is SUPER moist, very dense and oh so RUMMY! I accidentally used chopped pecans instead of walnuts. Now that I think of it, it's probably better to use pecans. That way, you don't get the bitter peel flavor that you sometimes get with walnuts. Also, I only had Caribean Rum on hand. I don't think it made a difference. I will definitely be making it again! I'm thinking in muffin tins with the pecans sprinkled across the top and the glaze oozing down over the paper cup. Yum!

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PicoChick

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Pico Rivera, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2012

I made this for the first time today and it was a hit. I made just a couple changes but mostly stuck to the recipe. I made the cake exactly as written. I was afraid I would taste too much rum so I mixed all of the glaze ingredients together and boiled it for about 3 or 4 minutes. When the cake was done I used a basting brush and brushed on 1/2 the glaze while the cake was still in the pan. I then removed the cake and brushed the rest of the glaze on the top. It was perfect. Everyone loved it! Definitely a keeper. Thanks so much!

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hmastne

Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2012

I didn'y care for this.

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Billiejo

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2012

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe. Don't be afraid to add a little more rum when making the batter or the glaze. :)

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Fabi

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2012

Extremely simple and inexpensive, yet tastes as if it was a lengthy process.

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D.A. mommy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2012

easy to make and delicious!!

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rumrunner

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

Simple and delicious!!!

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Dorissa

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2011

This is the 2nd time I make this cake for my Christmas Eve party. It gets rave reviews. It does have alot of rum flavor, so if you don't like it tasting like its namesake, then use another recipe. Dont worry about the batter being thick, it will work!

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