61 Reviews of Almost Tortuga Rum Cake

From: MarcusZen

On Jul 10, 2006

I made this with real Tortuga Rum (Gold) and Duncan Hines cake mix along with the pudding mix. Awesome and exactly like the real thing. My girlfriend loved it so much, she stayed the night... sweet. Be sure to give the cake at least a day for all the rum glaze to absorb and distribute properly.

From: chinook

On Feb 28, 2005

I was in the same situation.I have just returned from the Caribbean with the delicious Tortuga rum cake.I could not believe my luck when I found this recipe.I made this version twice and it is equally delicious.I got raving reviews from family and friends.Thank you Mary64 for sharing.

From: kc8oig

On Jun 25, 2006

We love the recipe. We go to the Cayman islands twice a year and always bring some cakes back. This is the closest thing i have tasted. I have made this and put it along side of the (real) cakes and peopel can not tell the difference. Thanks for shareing it.

From: Sunchaser

On Mar 28, 2006

Tortuga Rum is now available in the United States. www.tortugarums.com www.majesticdistilling.com I just returned from the Cayman Islands and cannot wait to try this recipe, using Tortuga Rum of course.

From: Martica

On Sep 7, 2006

I too buy these when on vacation, especially fond of the chocolate one..and can get them locally at a specialty shop but so pricey! I ran to the store for a bottle of Tortuga Gold Rum (cost the same as the white) and the cake is in the oven as we speak. And I even got to use the vanilla I bought in Barbados! Judging by the batter it will be excellent! Thank you SO MUCh for sharing this winner!

From: Connie2

On Dec 24, 2006

Made this several times, and never have any left to eat later! It is so close to tortuga rum cakes it's amazing!

From: A1Cracker

On Feb 13, 2007

Excellent, excellent, excellent ! !

From: Chef #543105

On Jul 22, 2007

I created a Pina Colada variation of this recipe by substituting coconut oil for the vegtable oil and using Pina Colada mixer with powdered buttermilk instead of plain milk. In the glaze I substituted the Pina Colada mixer for the water and cut back the sugar by 1/3 cup. Everyone loved it! It was so fabulous it brought tears to the eyes!

From: 658554

On Nov 20, 2007

I never liked rum cake because it usually tastes like someone just poured an entire bottle of booze over it. This one is different. It tastes heavenly! I substiuted Cruzan Vanilla Rum, Banana Cream pudding mix and pecans instead of what's called for. EVERYONE will be asking for this recipe. Make it for Thanksgiving and enjoy the compliments.

From: 596141

On Nov 15, 2007

I have made this twice in the last two months using Cruzan Vanilla Rum. It is SSSOOOO good and tastes just like the Tortuga Rum Cake! And it tastes even better the next day!!! My family loved it so much, they want me to make it again for the holidays. I don't know if I can wait that long because I want some right now!