Banana Rum Cake Recipe

Banana Rum Cake Recipe

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup dark rum
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, baking soda, rum, water, eggs, bananas and nuts. Bring together, then beat on medium speed 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. Divide into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. For the frosting: Combine 1/3 cup butter or margarine with the confectioners sugar. Blend thoroughly. Stir in vanilla and 2 tablespoons rum. Beat until smooth.
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