Chocolate Rum Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Bake cake according to directions in 2 (8-inch) cake layer pans.
2. 2
   When cool, cut both layers in half, using thread to make 4 layers.
3. 3
   Make pudding, using only 1 1/2 cups milk.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; let cool some.
5. 5
   Add 1/4 cup rum; let cool completely.
6. 6
   Whip the cream; add 1/2 cup to pudding.
7. 7
   Fold in.
8. 8
   Set rest of whipped cream aside.
9. 9
   Put pudding mixture between layers.
10. 10
    To the remaining whipped cream, add the confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon rum.
11. 11
    Ice outside of cake.