1 package (432g) butter yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker), divided
100g chopped pecans
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
240g sour cream
80ml vegetable oil
50g white sugar
60ml water
120g confectioners' sugar
30ml milk
Step 1
Begin by preheating the oven to 190°C (375°F) and greasing a 25cm (10-inch) Bundt cake pan.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of cake mix, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon; then set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the remaining cake mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, sugar, and water. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Pour 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the batter, then spread the remaining batter evenly on top.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 25 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate and let it cool completely.
Step 6
To make the glaze, blend the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.