Super Easy Rum Cake

Indulge in the rich, buttery decadence of this Super Easy Rum Cake, a crowd-pleasing dessert that's as effortless as it is irresistible. Made with a convenient boxed yellow cake mix and instant vanilla pudding, this recipe comes together in just minutes but delivers bakery-quality flavor with its moist texture and bold infusion of dark rum. Toasted pecans or walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a luscious homemade rum glaze seeps into every bite, creating a treat that's perfect for holidays, parties, or an after-dinner indulgence. Serve this beautifully golden bundt cake as a show-stopping centerpiece, and watch it disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box Yellow cake mix
• 1 3.4-ounce box Instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups Water
• 0.5 cups Dark rum
• 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 1 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Water (for glaze)
• 0.5 cups Dark rum (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly. Sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly on the bottom of the pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, 0.5 cups of water, and 0.5 cups of dark rum. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Pour the batter evenly over the nuts in the bundt pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 5

While the cake is baking, prepare the rum glaze. In a small saucepan, melt 0.5 cups of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar and 0.25 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and slowly stir in 0.5 cups of dark rum.

Step 6

Once the cake has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Use a skewer or toothpick to poke holes all over the cake while it is still in the pan.

Step 7

Slowly pour about two-thirds of the glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.

Step 8

Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and remove the bundt pan. Brush or drizzle the remaining glaze over the top and sides of the cake.

Step 9

Let the cake cool completely before serving. Enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or your favorite dessert beverage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(924.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3384.4

Total Fat 189.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2271.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 370.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 206.1g
Protein 28.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 500.8mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 703.6mg	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: 51.7%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 44.9%