8 tbsp. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. dark rum

Mix butter, sugar, water in saucepan over low heat; stir constantly. Bring to a boil, continue stirring until moisture becomes a thin syrup. Remove from heat; add rum. Do not stir.

Poke holes in cake bottom with a fork. Spoon about 1/2 glaze over bottom and sides of cake while still in tube pan. Turn cake; repeat process over top.