Pecan Coffee Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Becky Wax

"'Mom serves this nutty coffee cake for Christmas breakfast each year,' shares Becky Wax of Tuscola, Illinois. 'The simple recipe is a big time-saver on such an event-filled morning. Everyone loves the crunchy topping.'"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	45 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Combine pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Cut through with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth; drizzle over warm coffee cake.