DOWN SOUTH SWEET TEA CAKE

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I think this recipe combines two of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans! Using a cake mix simplifies prep and helps ease the holiday time crunch. -Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup strong brewed tea, cooled, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 3/4 cup tea, eggs, oil, vanilla and lemon extract; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in pecans. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes., Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter and enough remaining tea to reach desired consistency. Pour glaze over top of cake, allowing some to flow over sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 29g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.