Tunnel Of Fudge Cake

Tunnel Of Fudge Cake
Cake
1 3/4 c butter (or margarine )
-softened
1 3/4 c granulated sugar
6 eggs
2 c powered sugar
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 c cocoa
2 c walnuts*,Chopped
Glaze
3/4 c powered sugar
1/4 c cocoa
1 1/2 T milk,(1 1/2 to 2)
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 12 cup Bundt Pan. In
large bowl beat margarine and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually
add powdered sugar; blend well. By hand, stir in remaining cake
ingredients until well blended.
Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for
58-62 minutes**. Cool upright in pan on cooling rack 1 hour, invert
onto serving plate. Cool completely.
In small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until well blended. Spoon
over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides. Store tightly
covered. 16 servings.
*Nuts are essential for the success of the recipe.
**Since this cake has a soft tunnel of fudge, ordinary doneness test
cannot be used. Accurate oven temperature and baking time are critical.
High Altitude - Above 3500 feet; Increase flour to 2 1/4 cups plus 3
tablespoons.
A grand winner in a national baking contest