pecan upside down cake

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Oct 11, 2011

This moist and tender cake is packed with pecans and sweetness. Although still not a "light" dessert, it has nearly a third fewer calories and 43% less fat than the original !

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 15-18 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup dark karo corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, or chopped pieces
  • 18 ounces butter pecan cake mix
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs plus 2 extra egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make pecan upside down cake

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Spread evenly into a pan coated with cooking spray (I use a large cast iron skillet also sprayed) you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Set pan aside. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; beat with a mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350^ for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature . Great with ice cream of whipped cream.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Nuts
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Nuts

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