Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Lightly mist a 12 cup bundt pan with non stick spray and dust with flour.

Step 3

Place the filling - brown sugar and the cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Sprinkle pecans in the bottom of the pan (optional).

Step 5

Mix cake mix, pudding, oil, eggs, water, and vanilla extract in an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute.

Step 6

Mix for 2-3 more minutes scraping down the sides.

Step 7

Pour one third of the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 8

Sprinkle half the cinnamon/sugar filling over the batter.

Step 9

Pour another one third of the batter into the pan.

Step 10

Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon/sugar filling.

Step 11

Pour the rest of the batter in the pan.

Step 12

Bake for 58-60 minutes.

Step 13

Let it cool for 20 minutes. Then Run a knife around the edges and invert the cake onto a rack.

Step 14

Allow it to cool completely.

Step 15

Prepare the glaze by mixing the sugar, milk, and the extract until smooth.

Step 16

Place cooled cake on serving platter and drizzle glaze on top.

Step 17

Slice and serve - enjoy!