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Rum Cake I

By: Mariann 
"A moist nutty cake with the deep flavor of dark rum."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (119)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 inch tube or bundt pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dark rum

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Sprinkle walnuts over the bottom of the pan.
  2. Mix together the yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup dark rum, eggs, 1/2 cup cold water, cooking oil and instant vanilla pudding. Pour batter over nuts.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. Cool, invert on a serving plate and prick the top.
  4. To Make Glaze: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1/8 cup water and sugar. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove mixture from heat and stir in rum. Drizzle and smooth glaze evenly over the top and sides of cake. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 485 | Total Fat: 26.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by Marne   view full review
I have made this recipe for years - except I do mine a little differently.. I take the cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by DB6490   view full review
This cake was very easy to make and was a big hit. My only suggestion to the recipe is to let...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by DEE00   view full review
A friend of mine baked this cake and I loved it so much, I asked her for the recipe. However,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by Matt   view full review
I have made this cake a number of times now and it still a crowd favorite. I personally like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by BLUETRINA   view full review
Super cake. I usually make cakes from scratch, however this came out great. I used white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2003 by CHRISANDKERRIE   view full review
I used a good quality cake mix with the pudding already mixed in and it was perfect. Tips for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by myrecipes   view full review
I think the person missed a key element...The cake glaze needs to be drizzled IMMEDIATELY on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2007 by seanclaudia   view full review
YES!! This was so delicious. I served this after a delicious dinner and it was such a hit. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2005 by JUJUBUGS   view full review
This is the best rum cake I have ever had. I have been making it for Christmas for the last 5...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by JUANRAFA   view full review
great rum cake ....very moist....people love the flavor.....

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