1 (18 oz.) pkg. spice cake mix
1 c. canned pumpkin
1/2 c. salad oil
1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding
3 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. chopped pecans
About 8 pecan halves

Combine all the ingredients except the pecans. Beat until smooth (about 5 minutes at medium speed). Stir in 1/2 cup pecans.

Place pecan halves in the bottom of a well-greased, floured bundt pan. Pour in batter and bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Loosen center and sides with a plastic spatula. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream. This cake may also be baked in a 9 x 13 inch pan and served in square pieces.