Eggnog Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease generously a Bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan with soft butter or margarine.
2. 2
   Press whole almonds and candied cherries against buttered sides and bottom making a pretty pattern.
3. 3
   Dust lightly with flour.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, nutmeg, eggs, eggnog, melted butter and rum or rum flavoring. Beat until smooth, about 4 minutes, with an electric mixer on medium speed or about 450 strokes by hand.
6. 6
   Pour batter into decorated pan.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated 350° oven 45 to 55 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed lightly.
8. 8
   Let cool in pan 10 minutes; invert on rack and cool thoroughly.
9. 9
   Makes 10 to 12 servings.