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Italian Rum Cake in a bundt cake form on a blue plate
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Italian Rum Cake: a moist yellow cake topped with chopped walnuts and a rum glaze that will have you licking your plate. An easy recipe that starts with a box mix!
 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian Rum Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Tikare

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Walnuts chopped

Cake

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Rum

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and generously grease a bundt pan.
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly in the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, water, and rum. Then, mix well.
  • Pour batter over walnuts.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.

Glaze

  • In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add rum and continue boiling for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Pour glaze evenly over the cake.

Notes

Doneness Cues

  • The toothpick comes out clean.
  • The top is golden and slightly firm.
  • Cake pulls slightly from the edges.

Notes (Mistakes + Tips)

  • Avoid Soggy Texture: Don’t over-pour the glaze and ensure you control its distribution.
  • Prevent Burning Glaze: Stir constantly while boiling.
  • Alternative Glaze Method: Boil 5 minutes, then add rum off heat for a thinner, soak-in syrup.
  • Let It Rest: Flavor improves after sitting for a few hours.

Storage

  • Room Temp: up to 2 days (covered)
  • Fridge: 3–5 days
  • Freezer: up to 2 months (wrap tightly)

Success Notes

  • Use a well-greased bundt pan to prevent sticking.
  • Mix the batter thoroughly, but don’t overwork it.
  • Pour the glaze while the cake is slightly warm for the best adhesion.
Calories & Nutrition (Estimated)
These estimates are based on standard recipe calculators (Verywell Fit & MyFitnessPal):
  • Calories: ~370–380 kcal per serving
  • Carbohydrates: ~45–50g
  • Fat: ~18–20g
  • Protein: ~4–6g
  • Sugar: ~30g
Note that estimates will vary based on ingredient brands and portion size.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg