BANANA RUM CAKE

1 yellow cake mix
1/8 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2/3 cup rum (light)
2/3 cup water
1 mashed very ripe banana

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 2 9" cake pans. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Blend well. Pour into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Frosting:
Combine 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar and blend well. Stir in 2 tsp. vanilla and 2 Tbsp. rum. Beat well and spread on cake.