1 c. chopped pecans
1 lg. instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
1/2 c. oil
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. dark 80 proof rum

Oven at 325 degrees. Grease and flour tube pan. Sprinkle nuts on bottom. Mix all cake ingredients - pour over nuts. Bake 1 hour. Cool. Prick top and drizzle glaze over. Decorate with cherries and frosting.

GLAZE:

1/4 lb. butter
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. dark rum

Melt butter in pan - stir in water and sugar. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat - stir in rum.