YUM YUM CHOCOLATE RUM CAKE

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It's chocolate... it's rum...IT'S YUM! Don't be intimidated by the prep time, most of that is just the resting period. If the sauce is too much chocolate for you feel free to sprinkle w/ a dusting of powdered sugar instead before serving.

Provided by Nickole Smith-Palacios

Categories     Cakes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 box (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 box (4 ounce) instant pudding, chocolate
4 eggs
1/2 c water
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c light rum
1/2 c chopped walnuts
GLAZE
1 stick butter, room temperature
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c light rum
1/8 c water
GANACHE (OPTIONAL)
9 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
1 c heavy cream
1 Tbsp dark rum

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour one 10 inch Bundt pan. Sprinkle walnuts over the bottom of the pan.
  • 2. beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, 1/2 cup of the water, and 1/2 cup of the rum on high speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter Bundt pan over the top of the chopped nuts.
  • 3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove cake from oven once done LEAVE IN PAN! Poke holes into the cake so the glaze can soak in and set aside.
  • 4. To Make Rum Glaze: In a saucepan combine the butter or margarine, sugar, 1/4 cup of the rum, and 1/4 cup of the water. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Pour immediately over still warm cake. Allow cake to rest in pan AT LEAST 2 hrs before inverting.
  • 5. Flip Cake out onto a wire rack. (Put wax paper under rack to make for easy clean up after you pour the ganache!)
  • 6. GANACHE Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat cream over medium heat in a small sauce pan. Bring it to just a boil, watch carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil over! Cut off heat and whisk in rum. Pour over chocolate, whisk until smooth. Allow ganache to cool slightly before pouring over the cake. Start at the center of the cake and move out.

Ruben Swanepoel
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Brandon Kindle
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This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Matthew Blair
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This cake is a great way to impress your guests.


Perry don
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This cake is perfect for a crowd.


Cornelius Wanyonyi
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This cake is a great make-ahead dessert.


tony cano
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This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Kisakye Brendah
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover rum.


swellgirl123
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers.


Sylvia Nobles
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful.


Stacy
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This cake is so good! I can't believe how easy it was to make.


Danish Umrani
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Shanton Lowe
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and looks beautiful.


Farida
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she was so excited to see it. She said it was the best cake she had ever had.


DARK WORRIOR
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and rum.


Christian Torres
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Shaila Islam
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a bundt pan, and the cake came out with a beautiful golden brown crust.


Lisa S
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had.


Terrance Robinson
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate and rum flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.