Pumpkin Pecan Cake

1 pkg. Spice Cake mix ~ (about 18 1/2 oz.)
1 c. Canned Pumpkin
1/2 c. Cooking Oil
1 pkg. Vanilla instant Pudding mix ~ (3 3/4 oz.)
3 Eggs
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 c. Water
1/2 c. chopped Pecans

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In a large bowl,

combine first 7 ingredients...

(all but the nuts)

and beat at medium speed for 5 minutes.

Then, fold in the chopped Pecans.

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Bake in a Greased & Floured

12 c. Bundt Cake pan...

in a moderate oven ~ (350 degrees)

for 40 to 45 minutes,

or

until Cake tests done.

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Cool in pan for 10 to 15 minutes.

Turn out on wire rack...

or serving plate to complete cooling.

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Serve with Whipped Cream.