Ingredients

  • 1 package cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter softened
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate instant flavor drink mix
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 2 tablespoons water hot
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heath brickle bits
  • 13 cup margarine or butter, softened
  • 8 ounces whipped topping, prepared thawed
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 x walnuts whole or halves

Method

  • Grease and flour two 8" or 9" round cake pans.
  • In large bowl, blend all cake ingredients, except nuts, until moistened.
  • Beat 2 minutes at high speed; fold in nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake 9" layers for 30 to 40 minutes; 8" layers for 35 to 45 minutes, at 325F (160C).
  • Cool 15 minutes in pans; loosen sides and remove from pans.
  • Cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve drink mix and instant coffee in hot water.
  • Add powdered sugar, Bit's of Brickle and margarine; beat until fluffy.
  • Slice cooled cake into 4 layers; gently spread 13 filling between each layer.
  • Frosting:
  • In small bowl, combine Cool Whip and powdered sugar.
  • Frost top and sides of cake.
  • Garnish cake with whole or halves walnuts.
  • Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours.