1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 box butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 sm. box vanilla instant pudding
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. rum (light or dark as desired)
1/2 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/4 c. rum (light or dark as desired)
1/4 c. water
1 stick butter
1 c. sugar

Grease and flour bundt pan or tube pan. Crumble nuts in bottom of pan. Mix remaining ingredients with mixer for 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, mix rum, water, butter, and sugar in small saucepan; heat and boil 2 to 3 minutes. Pour glaze over cake immediately after removing from oven. This will cause cake to settle. Let cake set for 30 minutes. Remove to plate.