Best 5 Moms Rum Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, Mom's Rum Cake, a delectable dessert steeped in tradition and bursting with flavor. This moist and tender cake is infused with the warmth of rum, complemented by a sweet and tangy glaze that adds an irresistible finishing touch. Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering unique variations to tantalize your taste buds. From the traditional dark rum cake, a beloved favorite, to the white rum cake, with its light and airy texture, and the pineapple rum cake, a tropical twist bursting with fruity flavors, these recipes cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a simple and classic preparation or a more elaborate presentation adorned with toasted coconut or chopped nuts, our recipes provide detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Prepare to captivate your family and friends with this timeless dessert, a true testament to the enduring charm of Mom's Rum Cake.

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MOM'S RUM CAKE



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Mom made this cake for years, especially for bake sales. She dressed it up so nice with her rum glaze and maraschino cherries. She says don't be shy with the rum glaze, generously pricking with cooking fork and saturating with turkey baster! What can I tell you? Mom's Rum Cake was the first to go at bake sales. Wonder if the secret to her 88 years is rum. See Mom's Mincemeat Pie recipe. No matter what, mom always baked like she wrapped gifts--with tender, loving care.

Provided by Suzie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped pecans
1 (18 1/2 ounce) yellow cake mix
1 (3 3/4 ounce) instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup dark rum
glaze
1/4 lb butter or 1/4 lb oleo
1/4 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark rum

Steps:

  • Sprinkle nuts over bottom of greased and floured 10 inch bundt pan.
  • Mix all cake ingredients and pudding mix together; pour batter over nuts.
  • BAKE AT 325 DEGREES FOR 1 HOUR or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Set on rack to cool; then invert on serving plate.
  • GLAZE: Melt butter or oleo in saucepan; stir in water and sugar. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly; stir in rum.
  • Generously prick top, sides, and inside ring of cake with cooking fork.
  • Using turkey baster, soak and then brush glaze evenly over top and sides of cake.
  • Garnish with whole maraschino cherries and a border of sugar frosting, cool whip or whipped cream.

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED RUM CAKE



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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

MOMS RUM CAKE



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my mom makes this it's so good and moist all my family and friends love it

Provided by Patsy Fowler

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c pecans, in pieces
18 1/4 oz yellow cake mix
3 3/4 oz instant vanilla jello pudding and pie filling
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c water
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c dark rum
FOR THE RUM GLAZE
2 Tbsp butter melted
2 c confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp dark rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract
1-2 Tbsp half and half or milk
1 c pecan halves for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325.
  • 2. Spray a bundt pan well with nonstick spray for baking. Sprinkle the chopped nuts in the bottom of the pan.
  • 3. Mix the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, water, eggs, vanilla extract and rum until well mixed about 2 minutes.
  • 4. Pour over the pecans in the bundt pan. Bake at 325 for 40-60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 30 minutes before removing from pan.
  • 5. For the glaze melt butter in a saucepan combine with confectioners sugar and rum or rum extract.
  • 6. Mix until smooth adding 1/2 tablespoon milk at a time until it's thin enough to pour over cake but not to thin.
  • 7. You will probably need more of the milk if you use the rum extract instead of the actual rum since you use less.
  • 8. Pour the glaze over the cake letting it run down and over the sides. If your glaze is thick enough your glaze won't run a whole lot. Dot the top and down the sides a little with the pecan halves.

EASY RUM CAKE



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This is an easy recipe for a rum-soaked cake filled with walnuts and a rum glaze.

Provided by Mariann

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup dark rum
4 eggs
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
½ cup butter
⅛ cup water
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Sprinkle nuts over the bottom of the pan.
  • Mix together the cake mix, 1/2 cup dark rum, eggs, 1/2 cup water, oil, and vanilla pudding mix. Pour batter over the nuts in the pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour. Cool, and invert cake on a serving plate. Prick the top of the cake.
  • To Make The Glaze: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1/8 cup water and the 1/2 cup sugar. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove glaze from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup rum. Drizzle and smooth evenly over the top and sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 479.3 mg, Sugar 33.5 g

MOM'S RUM CAKE



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I got this from my mom. When she makes it, we all fight over it. It's delicious and easy to make.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup rum
½ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ cup rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Combine cake mix and pudding mix.
  • In another bowl beat eggs, water, oil and rum until frothy. Add cake mix/pudding mixture and beat until well mixed. Spread pecans evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan and pour batter over pecans.
  • Bake cake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry when inserted in the center. Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes and remove from pan. Place in serving dish immediately, right side up. (Pecans should be on the bottom)
  • To Make Glaze: During the last 15 to 20 minutes of baking time, combine butter or margarine, water and sugar in a sauce pan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and boil rapidly until it's very thick and syrupy stirring very frequently. The syrup must be reduced quite a bit and very thick otherwise it will make the cake mushy. Remove from heat and add rum. While cake is still hot, poke holes all over top of cake with a toothpick and spoon glaze over top of cake. Allow cake to sit at room temperature for one day then refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 381.2 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your cake.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to cream together more easily and make for a lighter, fluffier cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Don't open the oven door while the cake is baking. This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Mom's rum cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, flavorful crumb and decadent rum glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give Mom's rum cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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