Description
This rum cake is a quick and indulgent dessert that tastes like it took hours to bake, but it all starts from a simple box cake. Moist, tender, and filled with rich rum flavor, it’s perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or anytime you want a dessert that impresses without fuss. The rum glaze adds a shiny, sweet finish that seeps into every bite, giving you a cake that’s both comforting and decadent. Even beginners can make this with confidence, and the aroma alone will have everyone sneaking tastes while it cools.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- Eggs (as per box instructions)
- Vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- Water or milk (per box instructions)
- ¼ cup dark or light rum
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter (for glaze)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp rum (for glaze)
- Optional: chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, water (or milk) in a bowl. Add ¼ cup rum and vanilla.
- Pour batter into pan, smooth the top, and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare glaze by whisking melted butter, powdered sugar, and 2–3 tablespoons rum.
- Cool cake 10 minutes, invert onto plate, pour glaze over top, and sprinkle nuts if desired.
- Let rest for a few minutes to set the glaze before slicing.
Notes
- Warm cake absorbs glaze better.
- Adjust rum in batter or glaze to taste.
- Optional add-ins: shredded coconut, almond extract, or cinnamon for flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg