ITALIAN RUM CAKE 
1 pkg. Duncan Hines yellow butter cake mix
1 pkg. Jello instant vanilla pudding
1/2 c. dark rum
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs

RUM GLAZE:

1/2 c. butter, not margarine
1/4 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. rum

Mix cake as directed on package. Pour in greased and floured Bundt pan.

Bake at 325°F for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately prick the surface with a fork and slowly pour rum glaze over top until it is absorbed.

To prepare glaze, boil butter, water and sugar together for 3-5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup rum to mixture and boil 1 minute longer. Pour onto cake while very hot. Let cake set in pan for 1 hour. Invert and remove pan.

 

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