Best 10 Butter Pecan Rum Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Butter Pecan Rum Cake, a classic dessert that combines the richness of butter, the nutty sweetness of pecans, and the boozy warmth of rum. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or a cozy gathering with friends and family. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this timeless treat, ranging from the traditional to the innovative, ensuring that you find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. From scratch-made cakes with homemade pecan praline frosting to easy-to-follow recipes using cake mix, our recipes cater to bakers of all skill levels. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your heart filled with joy.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERED RUM CAKE



Buttered Rum Cake image

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Cakes     Dessert

Time P1DT1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup roughly chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup buttermilk or whole milk
1/4 cup dark rum
Buttered Rum Glaze:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dark rum

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a bundt pan or liberally spray with baking spray. Sprinkle pecans evenly on bottom. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mix, cream together butter, sugar and vanilla on medium-high for 2 minutes, or until creamy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda and salt. A whisk works perfectly.
  • Whisk together buttermilk and rum.
  • With the mixer on low speed gradually add dry ingredients alternately with wet ingredients beginning and ending with flour. After all is added, beat just until fully combined stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes back clean.
  • About 10 minutes before the cake is finished baking, make the buttered rum glaze.
  • To make the glaze: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the sugar, water and pumpkin pie spice. Bring to a boil, then lower to medium cooking for 3 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and add rum. Be careful the mixture may foam up. Continue to stir until foam dies down, placing back onto the stovetop with the heat turned off. Cook for 1 minute then set aside.
  • When cake is finished baking, remove from the oven. Use a long thin skewer to poke holes over the bottom of the cake. Slowly pour 1/2 buttered rum glaze over bottom of cake allowing it to soak in between pours. Let cake sit for 1 hour to cool in the pan.
  • Carefully turn cake onto a platter or stand. Use the same skewer to poke holes in the top of the cake. Try to poke between the pecans. Slowly pour remaining glaze into holes on top of cake. Be patient this will take several minutes. The slower you go, the more glaze goes into the cake and doesn't pool on platter. (It may be necessary to warm the glaze slightly before pouring onto the top.)
  • Once cooled, cover and chill for at least 1 day. The rum flavor mellows the longer this cake proofs.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 483 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 38 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED RUM CAKE



Grandma's Old-Fashioned Rum Cake image

This easy Rum Cake starts with a box of cake mix and is soaked in a rich, butter-rum glaze. The perfect holiday dessert!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup finely-chopped pecans
1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
¼ cup rum
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, at room temperature
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup rum
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • Sprinkle nuts in the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, rum, water, vegetable oil and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the batter over the nuts in the pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • About 10 minutes before the cake is done, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, rum and water. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Leave the hot cake in the pan and use a toothpick or wooden skewer to poke holes in the bottom of the cake. Slowly drizzle about half of the glaze over the bottom of the cake, allowing time for the glaze to soak into the holes and be absorbed by the hot cake.
  • Place a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet to catch drips. After about 10 minutes in the pan, turn the cake out onto the wire rack (right-side up). Poke holes on the top of the cake. Gradually drizzle remaining glaze over the top of the cake. A lot of the glaze will soak into the cake, and some will also drip down the sides.
  • Cool completely, then slice and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 480 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 403 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 39 g

HOT BUTTERED RUM CAKE



Hot Buttered Rum Cake image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup chopped pecans
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry milk powder
6 tablespoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup dark rum
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark rum

Steps:

  • For the cake: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray and sprinkle the bottom with the chopped pecans. Set aside.
  • Combine the flour, dry milk, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. (It will look like crumb topping.)
  • Whisk together the milk, rum, oil, vanilla and eggs in another bowl.
  • Slowly add the liquid mixture to the crumb mixture and mix until combined. (Pouring the liquid in slowly is important. The batter has a high ratio of liquid and will be thin almost like a thick crepe batter, but if you add the liquid too quickly you will get lumps that never go away no matter the amount of mixing!)
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake until the top is golden, center is set and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack. Poke holes all over the cake using a wooden skewer.
  • For the buttered rum sauce: Meanwhile, add the butter, honey, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, salt and 1/3 cup water to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the honey has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the rum. (It is going to bubble and splatter a little, so be careful.)
  • Clean and dry the Bundt pan, then place the cooled cake back inside the pan. Poke a few holes in the top. Evenly pour the rum sauce over the cake. Let the cake sit to absorb the sauce, 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Invert the cake back onto a cake plate and serve at room temperature. (See Cook's Note.)

PECAN BUTTER RUM CAKE RECIPE



Pecan Butter Rum Cake Recipe image

Deliciously easy and decadent pecan butter rum cake recipe! This is my most requested cake recipe ever, you can just barely taste the rum!

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

one package of yellow cake mix OR butter pecan which is what I prefer
one package of vanilla pudding
1 cup of chopped pecans
4 eggs
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup of oil
1/2 cup of Bacardi amber rum or 1873
1/4 pound of butter
1/4 cup of water
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of Bacardi amber rum
2 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
1 cup of icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon rum flavouring
3-4 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk
Top with toasted pecans if you like!

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a bundt pan and set aside. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients (excepting pecans) and beat until smooth, around two minutes.
  • Pour into the prepared bundt pan. Stir in the cup of pecans until they are mid-way through the batter. ( I do this to prevent them from being on top. Most recipes have them on the top, but then your buttered rum doesn't soak in properly!!)
  • Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto the plate you want to serve it on.
  • Poke holes in the top.
  • For the Rum Glaze, combine the first three ingredients in a pan. Bring it to a boil, boil for 5 minutes. Add in the rum at the very end and mix in.
  • Pour over the still warm cake, spooning up any extra over and over again, until you get most of it soaked into the cake. Yes, this can be a pain but THIS is what makes the cake so darn good!
  • Let the cake sit from 12-24 hours before eating.
  • When you go to serve, you can mix up the icing ingredients and drizzle over the cake. This is optional! Try it with and without, you can't go wrong either way!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 107 mg, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTER PECAN-RUM CAKE



Butter Pecan-Rum Cake image

This is a recipe from Betty Crocker that I have made several times. It is moist and delicious.

Provided by Leila Rockwell

Categories     Puddings

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box betty crocker supermoist butter pecan cake mix
1 box vanilla instant pudding ( 4 serving)
3/4 c water
1/3 c sour cream
1/4 c butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c dark rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract
4 eggs
2 tsp dark rum or 1/2 tsp rum extract
1/4 c chopped pecans
1/2 c betty crocker vanilla frosting or your own white frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325*. Use a 12-cup fluted tube (bundt cake) pan. Grease and flour, or spray with baking spray and flour. In large bowl, beat dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, sour cream, butter, 1/4 cup rum or 2 tsp. extract and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • 2. Bake 46 to 52 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • 3. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on medium (50%)15 seconds. Stir in 2 teaspoons rum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract. Pour over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Sprinkle pecans over frosting. Store loosely covered. I had no pecans so used sliced almonds.

BUTTER PECAN RUM CAKE



Butter Pecan Rum Cake image

Found this recipe on the back of a Betty Crocker cake mix. I am posting it to celebrate National Rum Day which is on August 16th. Enjoy!

Provided by BandJsGranny

Categories     Dessert

Time 56m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) box butter pecan cake mix (Betty Crocker)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup dark rum or 2 teaspoons imitation rum extract
4 eggs
1/2 cup betty crocker rich and creamy vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons dark rum or 1/2 teaspoon imitation rum extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour, or spray with baking spray with flour, 12 cup fluted tube (bundt cake) pan.
  • In large bowl, beat dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, sour cream, butter, 1/4 cup rum and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 46 to 52 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 2 teaspoons rum.
  • Pour over top of cake, allowing to drizzle down side. Sprinkle pecans on frosting.
  • Store loosely covered.

BUTTER-RUM POUND CAKE



Butter-Rum Pound Cake image

A shortcut because it begins with a mix, this pound cake is moist and full of seductive butter-rum flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup dark rum
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 eggs
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons dark rum
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, sour cream, butter, 1/4 cup rum, the orange peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 2 teaspoons rum. Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

PECAN RUM CAKE



Pecan Rum Cake image

This uses a yellow cake mix and vanilla pudding. This cake will look as if you slaved for hours to make it...=)

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1 package vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup rum
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup rum
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Grease well a bundt cake pan.
  • Dust well with flour or cocoa.
  • Sprinkle nuts on bottom of pan.
  • Mix cake ingredients together.
  • Pour batter over pecans.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Be sure you have the glaze hot and ready when cake comes out of the oven as both must be hot.
  • Glaze: Put all ingredients in a sauce pan and heat until boiling.
  • Boil for 2 minutes.
  • No longer.
  • Pour glaze around the outside edges of the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes and remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.3, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 74.1, Sodium 414.5, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 41.7, Protein 4

BUTTER RUM BUNDT CAKE



Butter Rum Bundt Cake image

Make and share this Butter Rum Bundt Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package butter recipe cake mix (yellow cake)
1 (3 ounce) package vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
2 teaspoons rum extract
1/2 cup ready to spread vanilla frosting
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
  • Beat dry cake mix, pudding mix, water, butter, eggs and 2 teaspoons rum extract in large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds.
  • Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  • Pour into Bundt pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 30 minutes; remove from pan.
  • Cool completely; about 2 hours.
  • Frosting:.
  • Place frosting in small microwavable bowl.
  • Microwave uncovered on Medium (50% heat) for approximately 15 seconds.
  • Stir in 1/2 teaspoon rum extract.
  • Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side.
  • Sprinkle pecans over top of cake.
  • Serve.
  • **Cook time does not include 2 1/2 hour cooling time.

BUTTER PECAN RUM CAKE



Butter Pecan Rum Cake image

Make and share this Butter Pecan Rum Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chuck and Francie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (no pudding)
4 eggs
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup applesauce
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 cup pecan halves (subsequently ground in food processor)
1/3-1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup butter (softened)
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 -3 tablespoons dark rum
1 pinch salt
10 -15 pecan halves
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Line two 8" cake pans with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. Mix cake mix with eggs, water, pudding mix and applesauce. Fold in ground pecans and chopped pecans. Pour evenly into pans. Bake according to package mix directions till toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pans then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Mix butter and vanilla. Add confectioners sugar, 1 cup at a time and mix in completely. Add pinch of salt and rum to desired consistency.
  • Frost cake. Press chopped pecans into sides of cake and garnish top with pecan halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1002, Fat 51.3, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 168, Sodium 641.5, Carbohydrate 130.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 102.4, Protein 8.6

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter. This will allow you to control the amount of salt in the cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour before adding it to the batter. This will help to ensure that the flour is evenly distributed throughout the batter and will prevent the cake from being dense.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dry cake.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature. Baking the cake at too high of a temperature can cause the cake to brown too quickly on the outside while remaining uncooked on the inside.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Butter pecan rum cake is a delicious and decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your butter pecan rum cake turns out perfect every time.

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