Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our Golden Rum Cake

This Golden Rum Cake is a showstopper dessert that will impress everyone at your next gathering. The rum-soaked cake is moist, rich, and full of flavor, perfect for any special occasion or holiday celebration. With a golden crust and a tender crumb, this cake is sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 package yellow cake mix
• 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup dark rum
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup dark rum

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the bottom of the pan.
3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pudding mix. Mix in the eggs, 1/2 cup water, oil, and 1/2 cup rum. Blend well.
4. Pour batter over chopped nuts in the pan.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
6. Let sit for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack.
7. While the cake is cooling, make the rum glaze. In a saucepan, combine butter, 1/4 cup water, and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat and continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
8. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup rum.
9. Prick top of cake with a toothpick or fork, then pour glaze over top of cake. Allow cake to absorb glaze and repeat until all glaze is used.
10. Enjoy the rich and delicious Golden Rum Cake!

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