COLONIAL MAPLE NUT CAKE 
CAKE:

1 pkg. white cake mix
1 c. water
1/3 c. oil
3 eggs
2 tsp. maple extract
1/2 c. chopped nuts

GLAZE:

1 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. maple extract

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 10 inch tube or 12 cup fluted tube pan. In large bowl, blend cake ingredients, except nuts, until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed. Fold in nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool upright in pan 25 minutes; turn onto serving plate. Cool completely.

Blend glaze ingredients in small bowl until smooth. If needed, add a few more drops of milk for desired consistency. Spoon over cooled cake. Garnish with chopped nuts, if desired. 16 servings.

 

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