1 pkg. Duncan Hines Golden cake mix
1 sm. pkg. Jello instant vanilla pudding
1/2 c. light rum
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. Crisco oil or melted shortening
4 eggs

Mix all ingredients and pour into greased and floured tube or Bundt type pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes.

TOPPING:

1 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. rum
1/2 c. water

Combine ingredients and boil 3 minutes. Pour slowly over cake until all is absorbed. (Best if made one day and served the next.) Can be topped with whipped cream (canned) and decorated with cherries.