BUTTERNUT COFFEE CAKE 
1 box yellow cake mix
1 box instant vanilla pudding

Mix together and add 3/4 cup water and 3/4 cup corn oil. Beat until blended. Add 4 eggs (one at a time) beating after each addition. Mix well. Beat for 8 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon butternut flavoring (any nut flavoring can be substituted). Grease pan well (use either bundt pan or angel food cake pan). Sprinkle nut mixture on bottom of pan.

NUT MIXTURE:

1/4 c. chopped nuts (very fine)
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon

Alternate layers with batter mixture, ending with batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Test with toothpick. The cake will be golden brown.

OVERGLAZE:

1 c. powdered sugar
3 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. butternut flavoring

 

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