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Rum Cake from Box Cake Recipe


  • Author: Camila Rose
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This rum cake from box cake mix is the perfect blend of convenience and indulgence. Starting with a reliable cake mix, this recipe transforms a simple batter into a rich, moist dessert soaked with a buttery rum glaze. The result is a cake that feels homemade, elegant, and comforting all at once. Each bite is tender, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, making it ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or anytime you want a dessert that feels special without being complicated. It’s the kind of recipe that earns compliments, second slices, and requests for the recipe, even though it began with a humble box.


Ingredients

  • Yellow or butter-flavored box cake mix
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Vegetable oil
  • Melted butter
  • Dark rum
  • Butter for glaze
  • Sugar
  • Water


Instructions

  • Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
  • Mix cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, melted butter, and rum until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake until golden and set.
  • Prepare the glaze by simmering butter, sugar, water, and rum.
  • Poke holes in the warm cake and slowly pour the glaze over it.
  • Let rest before unmolding and serving.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, use dark rum and let the cake rest overnight. Serve at room temperature for the best taste and texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg