Southern Pecan Cake

I made two Southern Pecan Cakes for Hubby's office party cakewalk. They didn’t last long. Cake is very easy and it looks and tastes delicious. Unfortunately, I forgot to photograph cakes before they were gone.

I obtained this recipe from a Duncan Hines press kit.

Southern Pecan Cake

Ingredients:

1 pkg. Moist Deluxe French vanilla cake mix (do not substitute)
2 C. pecan pieces — Toast on baking sheet at 350° for 4-5 mins. Chop fine.
1 pkg. (four serving) vanilla instant pudding mix
4 eggs
1 C. water
1/3 C. oil
1 pkg. cream cheese frosting

Method:
Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil. Beat at medium speed for 2 mins. Fold in 1½ C. pecans. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9" round cake pans or one greased and floured 9 X 13 pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 mins. or until toothpick is clean.

Cool in pans 15 mins. Invert onto cooling rack. Cool completely. Frost cake. Garnish with reserved pecans. Refrigerate until serving.