Mom's Rum Cake

Indulge in the rich, nostalgic flavors of Mom's Rum Cake, a moist and buttery bundt cake infused with the warm, aromatic kick of dark rum. This classic dessert starts with a simple twist on yellow cake mix and instant vanilla pudding, ensuring a soft, velvety texture in every bite. The base layer of chopped pecans or walnuts adds a delightful crunch, while the luscious rum glaze soaks through the cake, delivering an extra layer of sweetness and depth. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, or any time you're craving a little decadence, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together with just 15 minutes of prep. Serve up a slice and pair it with a cup of coffee—or even a splash of rum—for a dessert that feels like a loving hug from home.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 0.5 cups milk
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups dark rum
• 0.75 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
• 0.5 cups (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 0.25 cups dark rum
• 0.25 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly, or spray with nonstick baking spray.

Step 2

Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts evenly across the bottom of the prepared bundt pan.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and dark rum. Use an electric mixer to blend the ingredients until smooth, about 2 minutes on medium speed.

Step 4

Carefully pour the batter over the chopped nuts in the bundt pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 5

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

While the cake is baking, prepare the rum glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the dark rum.

Step 7

Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Using a skewer or toothpick, poke small holes throughout the cake while it is still warm in the pan.

Step 9

Slowly pour about two-thirds of the glaze over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes and along the sides of the pan.

Step 10

Allow the cake to absorb the glaze for another 10-15 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.

Step 11

Brush or pour the remaining glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.

Step 12

Let the cake cool to room temperature before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1541.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5542.5

Total Fat 276.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.7g
Cholesterol 887.8mg	0%
Sodium 3998.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 647.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 466.2g
Protein 60.3g	0%

Vitamin D 226.7IU	0%
Calcium 774.5mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1263.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.8%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 48.7%