STRAWBERRY RUM CAKE 
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
2 eggs
2/3 c. rum
2/3 c. water
1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. rum
1 pt. heavy cream
1/4 c. rum
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 qt. fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (8" or 9") cake pans. Combine cake mix, eggs, 2/3 cup rum and water in bowl. Blend and then beat at medium for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into pans and bake according to package instructions. Cool layers.

Split into half horizontally. Make pudding according to package using 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup rum. Spread a little pudding on first layer evenly. Evenly place a layer of sliced strawberries on pudding and spread a little more of pudding on strawberries. Top with another layer of cake. Repeat process. Beat cream, 1/4 cup rum and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until stiff. Frost cake with whipped cream and top with additional strawberries. Chill.

 

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