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Rum Cake from Box Cake Mix

Delicious Rum Cake from Box Cake Mix in Just 50 Minutes

Delight in this easy Rum Cake from Box Cake Mix that's sure to impress with rich flavors and a moist texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water for batter
  • ½ cup dark or spiced rum
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for syrup
  • ½ cup water for syrup

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • large bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 cup of water; mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the dark or spiced rum until well blended.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. While baking, prepare the rum syrup by heating 1 cup of sugar and ½ cup of water in a saucepan until dissolved; then add another ½ cup of rum off heat.
  6. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

Customize your Rum Cake by using different cake mix flavors or adding nuts and dried fruits for extra flavor.

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