Description
Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with this delightful rum cake made from box cake mix. This moist, buttery cake is infused with rich rum syrup and topped with crunchy nuts or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for any celebration, this easy-to-make dessert brings warmth and joy to family gatherings and festive occasions. Elevate your baking experience with this simple yet impressive treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup dark or spiced rum
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water (for syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 cup of water; mix until smooth.
- Stir in the dark or spiced rum until well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the rum syrup by heating 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan until dissolved; then add another 1/2 cup of rum off heat.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a plate and poke holes in the top. Pour the warm rum syrup over the cake to soak in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg