DOWN SOUTH SWEET TEA CAKE

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I think this recipe combines two of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans! Using a cake mix simplifies prep and helps ease the holiday time crunch. -Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup strong brewed tea, cooled, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 3/4 cup tea, eggs, oil, vanilla and lemon extract; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in pecans. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes., Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter and enough remaining tea to reach desired consistency. Pour glaze over top of cake, allowing some to flow over sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 29g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DeViLS GuyS
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit.


MD ador Islam
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the sweet tea flavor.


Louisa mossman
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I love the way this cake looks and tastes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


obetta chimaobi
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This cake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Ju Jiang
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Charlena Cole
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Dildar Shah
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfect. It was so moist and flavorful.


Michelle Clelland
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and flavorful. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Cassidy Banks (Cassbaby)
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I love the sweet tea flavor of this cake. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


abdou malck
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This cake was a breeze to make and it turned out so delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Khyal Patata
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.


glitchtrap afton
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Sabbir Hassan
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Qamar Iqbal
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This cake is my new favorite! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the sweet tea glaze.


Stanley Watson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and tasted delicious.


kazi irfan
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This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the sweet tea flavor and the moist texture. I'll definitely be making it again.