Is rum cake safe for children?

Most rum cake is probably safe for children. While it is popularly believed that all the alcohol that you put in the cake will evaporate during baking, a study by the US Department of Agriculture's Nutrient Data Laboratory found that not all the alcohol disappears during cooking. However, most of the alcohol will be gone, especially if the cake is allowed to stand for a time.

BUT - Some cakes are soaked in rum after they are baked. These would definitely have an alcoholic kick in them.