Cinnamon-Nut Coffee Cake |
Ingredients for Cake: 1 cup chopped pecans, divided 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup raisins 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 package (18 1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup cooking oil 3 teaspoons butter flavoring 3 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions for Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup pecans, sugar, raisins, and cinnamon; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, butter flavoring, vanilla and remaining pecans. Beat on low speed just until blended; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13" x 9" baking pan. Sprinkle with reserved pecan mixture. Carefully spread remaining batter over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Ingredients for Glaze: 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring 4-5 teaspoons milk Directions for Glaze: In a bowl, combine the sugar and butter flavoring; add enough milk to achieve desire consistency. Drizzle over coffee cake. |