COCONUT-PECAN COFFEE CAKE

Coconut-Pecan Coffee Cake image

I've learned to keep copies of the recipe on hand when I serve this moist and satisfying coffee cake. It has a nice level of coconut flavor from the pudding mix. -Beth Tropeano, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, adding pudding mix and vanilla; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar and cinnamon., Spread half of the cake batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with half of filling. Top with remaining batter and filling., Bake at 350° for 34-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.