Instructions

  1. Generously grease a 10-inch tube or bundt pan with the softened butter; press almonds on sides and bottom of pan; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, nutmeg, eggs, eggnog, the melted butter and the rum.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy (about 4 minutes at medium speed) or beat about 450 strokes with a wooden spoon; pour batter into prepared pan.
  4. Bake in a 350° oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes; then invert cake onto a rack to cool completely.