Pumpkin Spice Cake

This recipe is courtesy of cooksrecipes.com.
Makes 12-15 servings

1 18.25 oz package of spice cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 4oz package of instant vanilla pudding mix
3 large eggs
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup pecans- chopped (OPTIONAL)


1- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan (OR PAN OF YOUR CHOICE); set aside
2- Combine all ingredients, except pecans, and beat with electric mixer at medium speed for 5 minutes. Stir in pecans. Pour batter in prepared pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until cake tests done with wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes before removing cake from pan. Loosen center and sides.
3- Serve with sweetened whipped cream. (OPTIONAL)