Shelly's Recipe

BANANA RUM CAKE

Category: Cakes from Cake Mixes

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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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 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.