1 c. chopped pecan nuts
1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. dark rum
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1/2 c. cold water

GLAZE:

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

Grease and flour a bundt or angel food cake pan (large one). Sprinkle pecan nuts on bottom of pan. Place remaining ingredients in bowl and beat well for 4 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Cool in pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pan. Prick through cake with ice pick.