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What could be better than cake for breakfast?  Whether as a bunch dessert, or a housewarming gift, this delicious cake is sure to be a hit.  An instant pudding creates a moist, succulent texture while the walnuts and cinnamon nicely complement a hearty breakfast.

Filling and cake:

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 (18.25-ounce) package plain yellow cake mix
1 (3.4-ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil, such as canola oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Glaze:

1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degF then grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan. Sprinkle the pecans or walnuts in the bottom of the prepared pan.

Mix the filling in a small bowl by combining the brown sugar and cinnamon then stirring until combined. Set aside.

Place cake mix, pudding mix, oil, 3/4 cup water, eggs and vanilla in a large mixing bowl blending with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute and then medium speed for 2 additional minutes scraping down the sides as needed. Batter should be smooth and thick.

Pour a third of the batter into the prepared pan on top of the pecans. Evenly sprinkle half the prepared filling over the batter. Add another 1/3 of the batter over the top of the filling. Sprinkle the remaining filling over the batter and then pour the remaining batter on top. Be sure to even out each layer as you add them.

Place the cake on the middle rack in the preheated oven and bake cake 50 to 60 minutes or until it is golden brown and springs back when lightly pressed. Cool on wire rack for 20 minutes in the pan. Then run a knife along the edge and invert the cake onto the cooling rack. Cool entirely (about 30 more minutes).

While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze. Combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla in a small bowl and beat either with a mixer or vigorously with a spoon until smooth. Place the cooled cake on a serving platter and spoonglaze over the top so that it drizzles down sides and into center of cake. Slice and serve.

Next time, mix it up and try this recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Loaf!

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