Sugar-Crusted Maple Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Using solid shortening, grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube pan (nonstick finish too).
3. 3
   In large bowl blend cake mix, water and eggs.
4. 4
   Beat 2 minutes at highest speed.
5. 5
   Pour into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. 7
   In small saucepan, heat sugar and syrup until mixture boils and sugar is melted.
8. 8
   Pour over hot cake.
9. 9
   Cool upright in pan 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Turn onto serving plate. Serve warm or cool.