Buttered Rum Cake – Moist, Boozy, and Glazed to Perfection 🍰🥃
This Buttered Rum Cake is pure indulgence — soft, buttery, and soaked in a rich rum glaze that keeps every bite moist and flavorful. A sprinkle of pecans at the base gives it the perfect crunch, while the buttery glaze infuses the cake with warmth and spice. Whether served for the holidays or as a year-round treat, this cake is a showstopper that tastes even better the next day!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup roughly chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk or whole milk
- ¼ cup dark rum
For the Buttered Rum Glaze:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
- ½ cup dark rum
Yield: 12 servings | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
