Butter Pecan Crumb Cake

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup softened butter
1 package (2 layer size) yellow cake mix
1 package (3 oz.) instant Butter/Pecan pudding mix (small)
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup oil
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon maple extract (optional)

Combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in the butter to make "crumbs". Set aside. Combine the rest of the ingredients. Blend. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes. Remove carefully from oven and sprinkle with "crumbs". Bake 10-15 minutes longer. DO NOT under bake. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan. Serve.
JL in South Jersey

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