BANANA RUM CAKE

Banana Rum Cake image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup dark rum
2/3 cup water
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons dark rum

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 358.4, Carbohydrate 68.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 50.6, Protein 3.5