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CAKE
1 package butter recipe cake mix
3 eggs
1 tsp maple extract
1/4 cup margarine or butter softened
1 cup water
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped finely
FILLING
1 tbsp instant chocolate flavor drink mix
1 tsp instant coffee
2 tbsp water, hot
1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup heath bit's of brickle
1/3 cup margarine or butter, soften
FROSTING
8 oz cool whip, thawed
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 walnuts, whole or halves
Directions
Grease and flour two 8" or 9" round cake pans. In large bowl, blend
all cake ingredients, except nuts, until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at
high speed; fold in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 9"
layers for 30-40 minutes; 8" layers for 35-45 minutes, at 325~. Cool
15 minutes in pans; loosen sides and remove from pans. Cool
completely. In a small bowl, dissolve drink mix and instant coffee in
hot water. Add powdered sugar, Bit's of Brickle and margarine; beat
until fluffy. Slice cooled cake into 4 layers; gently spread 1/3
filling between each layer. Frosting: In small bowl, combine Cool
Whip and powdered sugar. Frost top and sides of cake. Garnish cake
with whole or halves walnuts. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 1:41 PM
hours.
Servings: 16 servings
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