Apple Buttermilk Spice Cake

Makes 12 to 16 servings

1 package Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Spice Cake Mix
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup Mrs. Butterworth's Syrup, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups peeled, grated tart apples
1 cup chopped nuts
1 container Duncan Hines Buttercream Frosting

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour 13x9-inch baking pan.

2. Combine cake mix, buttermilk, oil, eggs, 2 tablespoons syrup and cinnamon in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in apples and nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

3. Mix remaining 2 tablespoons syrup with frosting. Stir until blended. Frost cake with frosting. Garnish as desired.