Pioneer Woman Maple Rum Cake Recipe
This Pioneer Woman Maple Rum Cake Recipe is amazing. It is perfect for cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix.
- 1 small box vanilla pudding mix.
- 4 large eggs.
- 1/2 cup cold water.
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
- 1/2 cup dark rum.
- 1 cup chopped pecans.
- 1/2 cup butter for glaze.
- 1/4 cup water for glaze.
- 1 cup sugar for glaze.
- 1/2 cup rum for glaze.
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
Instructions
Prep the Oven and Pan
- Heat your oven to 325 degrees. Grease your bundt pan very well. Sprinkle pecans at the bottom of the pan.
Mix the Cake Batter
- Mix cake mix and pudding mix together. Add eggs, water, oil, and rum. Beat well for two minutes until smooth.
Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter over the pecans. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check it with a wooden toothpick.
Make the Maple Rum Glaze
- Melt butter in a small pan. Stir in sugar, water, and maple syrup. Boil for three minutes while stirring.
Add Rum to Glaze
- Remove the pan from the heat. Carefully stir in the dark rum. It will bubble a lot.
Soak the Cake
- Prick the warm cake with a fork. Pour half the glaze over the cake. Let it sit for ten minutes.
Flip and Finish
- Turn the cake onto a serving plate. Pour the rest of the glaze over it. Let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark rum for better flavor.
- Grease the pan corners with extra butter.
- Do not over-bake the cake or it dries.
- Let the glaze soak in very slowly.
- Use fresh pecans for a nice crunch.