Well this is the recipe you have been waiting for! This may be the recipe of the year. Peggy made this coffee cake for Rob's 50th birthday and he took it to the party to share with the family. Like the movie...it was GONE in 60 seconds. Everyone in our family wanted the coffee cake recipe, we talked about it on the show and so many of you have called in to share a similar story at your house that we knew this was going to be one of our all time favorites! Thanks to Peggy Morrison, this should be a wonderful addition to the holidays. Enjoy - Bob & Rob.

BREAKFAST COFFEE CAKE (Peggy Morrison's)

1 pkg. Betty Crocker butter, yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3 oz.) French vanilla instant pudding (you can also use vanilla or butterscotch)
3/4 c. cooking oil
3/4 c. water
4 eggs, beaten
1 T. softened butter
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Beat ingredients 8-10 minutes on high speed. Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured (9x13 inch) pan. Top with just a bit more than half the filling then repeat. Bake 350° for 55-60 minutes. Cool for 25 minutes. Drizzle with a mixture of 1 c. confectioners sugar mixed with 1 T. milk.
(serves 12-15)

FILLING:

1/2 c. sugar
3 heaping t. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix in a food processor til well blended.

From the December, 2007, Menu Minder. Issue #300