Description
Spiced Rum Cake is a moist, buttery bundt cake infused with warm spiced rum and topped with a sweet, boozy glaze. Rich in flavor and simple to make, it’s perfect for holidays, celebrations, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup spiced rum
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup spiced rum
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts into the bottom of the pan, if using.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, water, and spiced rum. Beat until smooth and well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in spiced rum.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Slowly spoon or brush the warm glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Repeat until all glaze is used.
- Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to absorb glaze fully.
Notes
- Use coconut rum or flavored rums for a twist.
- Let the cake rest overnight for even better flavor and texture.
- Glaze can be applied while the cake is still in the pan for a mess-free soak.
- Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the warmth of the rum.
- Use rum extract and juice/water for an alcohol-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
