1 pkg. white Duncan Hines cake mix
1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding mix
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 whole eggs
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

Grease and flour tube pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat for 2 minutes. Pour into tube pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes. Cool in pan for 25 minutes. When cake is cool, ice with:

Icing:

1 1/3 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. evaporated or plain milk
1/3 c. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. confectioners sugar

Mix first 3 items in saucepan and bring to full rolling boil. Remove from heat, add vanilla and confectioners sugar. Beat until smooth. Add a few drops of boiling water, if needed. Drizzle or spread over cooled cake. Immediately decorate with whole pecans or pistachios.