Pecan Rum Cake Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and flavorful Pecan Rum Cake! This easy recipe uses a yellow cake mix and vanilla pudding for a shortcut to a stunning dessert that tastes like you spent hours baking. The rich rum glaze adds the perfect touch of sophistication. Impress your friends and family with this show-stopping cake – minimal effort, maximum deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 511.3 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Pecan Rum Cake

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How to Make Pecan Rum Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt cake pan. (Alternatively, grease and dust with cocoa powder)
  3. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to package directions, substituting 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of strong brewed coffee or rum.
  5. Add one (3.4 ounce) package of instant vanilla pudding mix to the cake batter and mix well.
  6. Gently pour the batter over the pecans in the prepared bundt pan.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze (see glaze instructions below).
  9. Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack.
  10. Pour the hot glaze evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  11. Let the cake cool completely in the wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

166g

Fat

37g

Carbs

19g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pecan Rum Cake?

Pecan Rum Cake takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pecan Rum Cake?

Pecan Rum Cake has approximately 511.3 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pecan Rum Cake?

The key ingredients for Pecan Rum Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Eggs, Oil, Water, Vanilla Pudding Mix, Rum. See the full list with measurements above.

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