Banana Pudding Cake w/ Caramel Rum Glaze + Bayou Blues

After a very rainy and stormy weekend in Cajun country, we have been having the most glorious Fall-like weather and I've been in the mood to bake.  Here's a family fave that is sinfully delicious and after one bite of this delectable treat, you'll think you're in heaven, cher!  Guaranteed to please your family and guests and so easy to make. Cest bon! Enjoy!

Banana Pudding Cake w/ Caramel-Rum Glaze

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 pkg. instant banana pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. almond extract
1 cup mashed bananas
2 tbs.'s rum, (optional)

In large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix. Add eggs, oil, and mashed bananas,  and beat with electric mixer, on low, until blended.

 Add almond extract and beat on medium speed for 2 more minutes. Pour into prepared pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake before glazing.

Caramel Rum Glaze

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbs. rum

Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. (about 3 minutes)  Stir in rum and whisk until thickened. Drizzle glaze over cake. Bon appetit!

I will be sharing this at the following parties ~
Full Plate Thursday

Potpourri Friday Party

Show and Tell Friday

Strut Your Stuff Saturday 

Sweets for a Saturday 

Sweet Indulgences Sunday

Sunday Showcase Party

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 Bayou Blues

Here's a little clip of one of my favorite Cajun artists, Wayne Toups, on accordion, jammin' down to "Blues on the Run" with Delbert McClinton, on guitar. Geaux Wayne! Hot as Tabasco! Grab a cold drink and crank it up, cher, and let the good times roll! This one's for you, Robert!

Wishing all of you a fun and fabulous weekend! Merci beaucoup for stopping by!