Cinnamon-Nut Coffee Cake
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With its simple glaze and tasty layer of raisins and nuts, this buttery coffee cake tastes just like a popular store-bought variety. I found the recipe in a church cookbook. —Maxine Winternheimer
Scottsdale, Arizona
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 1/4 cup 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
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 3 teaspoons butter flavoring
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
- 4 to 5 teaspoons milk
Directions:
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, water, oil, eggs, butter flavoring, vanilla and remaining pecans; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Pour half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved pecan mixture. Carefully spread remaining batter over top. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter flavoring and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over coffee cake. Yield: 12 servings.