GLAZED CINNAMON-NUT COFFEE CAKE

Glazed Cinnamon-Nut Coffee Cake image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup canola 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

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup pecans, sugar, raisins and cinnamon; set aside. In a large 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 13x9-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 inserted in the center 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 27g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.