1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1/2 c. rum
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. salad oil
4 eggs

Grease and flour a ten inch tube pan or bundt pan; sprinkle the chopped nuts over the bottom.

Combine cake mix, pudding mix, rum, water, salad oil, and eggs; beat 2 to 4 minutes at medium speed of mixer. Pour batter into pan; bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Let cake stay out of oven a few minutes before putting the glaze over the cake. Let cool at least 30 minutes before removing from pan.

GLAZE:

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

Combine all ingredients and boil 10 minutes. Pour or spoon over hot cake.