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pecan upside down cake

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

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 !

(2 ratings)
yield 15 -18 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pecan upside down cake

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

How To Make pecan upside down cake

  • 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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