Ingredients 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 4 large eggs
1 cup dark rum, divided ¾ cup water, divided ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup white sugar ½ cup butter
Mix cake and pudding mixes in a large bowl. Add eggs, 1/2 cup rum, 1/2 cup water, and oil and combine well. Put batter over chopped nuts in pan.
While making the glaze: Stir sugar, butter, and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Boil over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until thickened and slightly darkened. Off heat, whisk in remaining 1/2 cup rum.
Invert cake onto a platter after 10 minutes in the pan. Brush glaze on sides and top. Let cake absorb glaze and repeat until all is utilized.