Friday, May 04, 2007

RECIPE of the Day - 5/04/2007



This is a start-with-a-mix cake (remember that section from the Betty Crocker cookbook)that has a wonderful flavor and is so easy to make. You can drizzle a glaze on the top to add that perfect finishing touch.

Walnut Coffee Cake

1 cup light brown sugar, packed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups walnuts, chopped
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 box yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Heat oven to 350° F. Grease one 8- or 10-cup Bundt pan. In a small bowl, combine half the sugar, the melted butter, and 2 1/2 cups of the walnuts to make the topping. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan, covering the bottom evenly.

To make the filling, cream the remaining sugar and the softened butter in a medium bowl. Stir in the flour and the remaining walnuts. Set the mixture aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil, along with the amount of water called for by the package directions. Beat until well combined. Pour half the batter into the pan, covering the topping. Spoon the filling mixture evenly over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top, covering the topping.

Place in oven and bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then unmold bottom-side up onto a cake plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 1 Bundt cake
445 calories per serving

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