Great Maple Syrup Nut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, beat all cake ingredients, except nuts, with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes .Fold in pecans.
3. 3
   Pour into a greased and floured Bundt pan.
4. 4
   Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
5. 5
   Cool 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from pan to cooling rack.
7. 7
   Frosting:.
8. 8
   In a large bowl, beat powdered sugar, 3 tbsps.
9. 9
   butter, the cream cheese and 3 tbsps.
10. 10
    of the syrup with electric mixer on low speed.
11. 11
    Beat in enough of the remaining syrup to make a smooth, soft frosting that will flow down the sides of cake.
12. 12
    Spread frosting over cake.