~ easy hootenanny cake ~

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Mar 5, 2017

Another childhood treat! Don't know where the name came from, but it's so moist and yummy! I spread mine with a cream cheese frosting, due to family request...it's also great without!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - duncan heinz yellow cake mix
  • 1 box (small) instant vanilla or coconut pudding mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • NUT MIX
  • 1 cup chopped nuts - i use pecans
  • 4 teaspoons brown sugar - can also use granulated
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

How To Make ~ easy hootenanny cake ~

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray or grease a bundt pan. In a large bowl, mix first six ingredients for 5 minutes. Mix nuts, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle 1/3 of nut mixture in the bottom of bundt pan. Next, spread half the cake batter evenly into pan. Sprinkle another 1/3 nut mix evenly over batter. Spread remaining batter over nuts and sprinkle remaining nuts on top.
  • Step 2
    Bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until pick comes out clean. Cool and remove from pan onto favorite serving plate. Can glaze if desired.
  • Step 3
    I glazed with a mixture of 1/2 stick butter, 4 oz cream cheese, 1/2 tsp vanilla and two cups confectioners' sugar. Add some milk or cream to thin out to desired consistence!

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #cinnamon
Keyword: #pecans
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #cake
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Nuts

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