Banana Rum Cake

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.