Mix all ingredients. Line bottom of floured and greased tube pan with 3/4 cup ground pecans. Add batter and cook at 350 degrees about 45 minutes. (May take a little longer.) Remove from oven and pour over cake while hot: 1/4 c. water 1 c. sugar
Boil 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 ounces Kahlua cordial. Let cool 20 minutes. Slowly pour over hot cake, allowing it to soak it.