Bacardi Cake Recipe
A moist and flavorful Bacardi cake infused with rum and topped with a rich buttery glaze that soaks into every bite. This classic dessert is tender, bold, and perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a bundt pan.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly into the bottom of the pan if using.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, and rum. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by melting butter in a saucepan, then adding sugar and rum. Stir until smooth.
- Remove the cake from the oven and keep it in the pan.
- Poke holes over the warm cake using a skewer or fork.
- Slowly pour the glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan and serving.
Notes
- Use spiced rum for a deeper flavor variation.
- Substitute rum with rum extract and water for a non-alcoholic version.
- Add coconut or citrus zest for a flavor twist.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This cake tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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