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Rumlicious Rum Cake Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate decadent dessert! This Rumlicious Rum Cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, bursting with rich rum flavor and moist, tender crumb. Perfect for special occasions or when you simply need a little extra 'oomph' in your life. (Don't worry, we've included options for adjusting the rum to your liking!)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 263.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.8 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rumlicious Rum Cake

  • Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Walnuts
  • 1 cup dark rum (divided into 1/2 cup and 1/2 cup)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

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How to Make Rumlicious Rum Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch bundt pan. Evenly distribute 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts on the bottom of the pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine: 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup dark rum, 3 large eggs, and 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the cake bakes, prepare the rum sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup dark rum, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  6. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
  7. Once the cake is removed from the oven, immediately and carefully pour the hot rum sauce evenly over the top.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  9. Let the cake cool completely before serving. For an extra kick, add an additional shot of rum to the sauce or batter!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

19g

Carbs

9g

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