Rum Cake

Yo ho, yo ho! You don't have to be a pirate to feast on this scrumptious rum cake. This great-tasting dessert is a decadent way to satisfy for your sweet tooth without the sin.
Course Tortes / Cakes / Gateau's
Cuisine Continental
Servings 8 servings
Calories 3786.74 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup(s) pecans or walnut pieces
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 large egg, higher omega-3 egg if available
  • 1/2 cup(s) egg substitute
  • 1/3 cup(s) pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup(s) fat free sour cream
  • 4 floz dark rum
  • 1/3 cup(s) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon(s) whipped butter or margarine with 8 grams of fat per tablespoon
  • 5 floz dark rum
  • 16 teaspoon(s) Splenda

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Coat a 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup Bundt pan with canola cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle the nuts over the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining cake ingredients (cake mix, egg, egg substitute, pineapple juice, sour cream, dark rum) and beat on medium speed until well blended.
  • Pour the batter over the nuts in prepared pan.
  • Bake in the center of oven for about 50-60 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely, and then invert it onto a serving plate.
  • To make the glaze, melt the butter in a small, nonstick saucepan.
  • Away from the heat, stir in 1/2 cup rum, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/3 cup Splenda.
  • After you've stirred the mixture, put back on the stove over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Continue to gently boil, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes.
  • Let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Prick the top of the cake all over with a skewer or large barbecue fork.
  • Slowly spoon or pour the glaze evenly over the top.
  • You can spoon or brush some of the glaze that drips off onto the sides of the cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 3786.74kcalCarbohydrates: 544.78gProtein: 48.44gFat: 98.54gSaturated Fat: 29.13gCholesterol: 257.41mgSodium: 4474.15mgFiber: 13.43gSugar: 314.04g
Keyword Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Low Calorie, Low Fat
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