Puerto Rico Soaking Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons rum

Preparation

My favorite method is to poke each layer with a toothpick all over the top, then pour the syrup on top.
In a saucepan dissolve the sugar with the water, bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat, let the syrup cool to room temperature.
Add the 2-tablespoons of rum and stir.
Allow it to set up well before finishing the cake- this will take about 2 hours.