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Homemade rum cake with a slice cut out, showing a moist, boozy interior. Perfect for celebrations and casual gatherings.

Best rum cake recipe

This rum cake recipe combines real dark rum, a buttery glaze, and a secret spice mix, creating a moist, flavorful cake perfect for any celebration or special occasion. Easy to make and even better as it ages!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Caribbean
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Soaking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 14 Slice
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 12$

Equipment

  • 1 Bundt pan (10-12 cup size) (Grease thoroughly before pouring in batter)
  • 1 Stand or hand mixer (Used to mix the cake batter.)
  • 1 Small saucepan (For making the rum glaze.)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For brushing glaze onto the cake.)
  • 1 Wooden skewers or toothpicks (Used to poke holes in the cake before glazing.)

Ingredients

  • 1 box Yellow cake mix - Use a standard-sized box.
  • 1 box Instant vanilla pudding mix - Adds moisture and richness.
  • 4 large Eggs - Fresh for best texture.
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil - For a tender crumb.
  • ¼ cup Water - Adds moisture to the batter.
  • ½ cup Dark rum - Adds deep flavor to the cake.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - For added sweetness and fragrance.
  • ½ cup Chopped pecans or walnuts - Optional for texture and flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon - Optional subtle spice.
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt - Enhances the flavors.
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - For the glaze adds richness.
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar - Sweetens the glaze.
  • ¼ cup Water - Helps create the glaze consistency.
  • ¼ cup Dark rum - Adds extra boozy flavor to the glaze.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Enhances the glaze’s flavor.

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Grease Bundt pan and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Mix cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, water, rum, and vanilla.
  • Beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
  • Pour batter into Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Make glaze by boiling butter, sugar, and water for 5 minutes.
  • Add rum and vanilla to glaze.
  • Poke holes in the cake with a skewer.
  • Pour half of the glaze over the cake, let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Invert cake onto a plate and brush with the remaining glaze.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 40g (13%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 35mg (12%) | Sodium: 180mg (8%) | Potassium: 160mg (5%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 28g (31%) | Vitamin A: 321IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 93mg (9%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)