Rum cake, often called "rum‑soaked cake," has roots in Caribbean baking where rum is a staple spirit. In the United States it became popular as a festive holiday dessert, especially in the South, where the rich butter cake is soaked in rum glaze to create a moist, celebratory treat.

Caribbean versions often use dark rum, dried fruit, and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Some islands add coconut milk or replace butter with oil for a lighter texture, while others incorporate rum‑infused custard layers.

In the Southern U.S., rum cake is typically served at Christmas and family reunions, sliced thick, sometimes topped with a light vanilla glaze, and paired with coffee or a glass of bourbon‑aged rum.

Rum cake is most commonly associated with holiday celebrations such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Thanksgiving, as well as birthdays and weddings where a moist, boozy dessert is desired.

All Wings Everything’s version uses a simple yellow cake mix, a sugar‑free vanilla pudding mix for extra tenderness, and a two‑step glaze that soaks both sides of the bundt cake, resulting in an ultra‑moist texture with a pronounced rum flavor.

Common mistakes include over‑mixing the batter, which creates a dense crumb, not poking enough holes before adding the glaze, and adding the rum to the glaze while it’s still boiling, which can cause the glaze to separate.

The sugar‑free vanilla pudding mix adds moisture and a tender crumb without making the cake overly sweet, allowing the rum glaze to shine while keeping the overall sweetness balanced.

Yes, bake the cake a day ahead, then refrigerate it uncovered. Add the glaze and icing just before serving, or let the cake sit in the fridge for 8‑24 hours to fully absorb the rum flavor.

The cake should be golden brown, spring back lightly when touched, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. After glazing, the surface will be glossy with visible pecan pieces around the edges.

The YouTube channel All Wings Everything, hosted by Cook Spinelli, specializes in easy‑to‑follow comfort‑food recipes, especially wing‑centric dishes, holiday treats, and creative twists on classic American favorites.

All Wings Everything focuses on straightforward, ingredient‑light methods that use pantry staples and minimal equipment, often incorporating bold flavors like rum or hot sauce, whereas many other channels emphasize elaborate techniques or gourmet ingredients.