Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Generously grease and lightly flour a 12-cup Bundet pan.
  3. In medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients; blend well and set aside.
  4. In large bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, oil and eggs; beat 1 minute at high speed.
  5. Add remaining cake ingredients except nuts.
  6. Beat 3 minutes ate medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
  7. Stir in nuts.
  8. Pour 1/2 of the batter into greased and floured pan.
  9. Carefully spoon filling over batter, forming a ring.
  10. Top with remaining batter.
  11. Bake at 350°F for 70 to 75 minutes until top springs back when touched lightly in center.
  12. Cool upright in pan for 15 minutes; remove from pan.
  13. Cool completely on wire rack.
  14. For Glaze: In medium bowl combine all glaze ingredients, adding enough hot water for desired consistency.
  15. Spoon over cake, allowing some to run down sides.
  16. Store uneaten cake in refrigerator.