MAKEOVER PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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This moist and tender pecan upside-down cake is packed with pecans and sweetness. Although still not a "light" dessert, it has nearly a third fewer calories and 43 percent less fat than the original! -Mae Johnson, De Ridder, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1 package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and pecans. Spread evenly into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Chimwemwe Shaba
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I made this cake for my family, and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tayyeb khan
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Captain Parasite
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a potluck or party.


Somir Ch
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans were perfectly caramelized.


Muhammad Adeel Afzal
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I loved this cake! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was perfect.


Ricardo Gonzales
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Ela Islam
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best pecan upside-down cake she's ever had.


Insha Jinnah
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes amazing.


Sumon Islam
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a potluck or party.


Melissa Chambers
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Md sakeb Alli
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Laura C. Trespalacios
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Mr Tanveer
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The cake was a bit dry, and the pecans were not caramelized enough.


Jamil Ahmad
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best pecan upside-down cake he's ever had.


Lesley
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I'm not a big fan of pecan pie, but I loved this cake! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


ashok lama
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This is the best pecan upside-down cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the pecans are perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Haneef abbasi
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I made this cake for my family, and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Junaid khan Qureshi
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This cake is delicious! The pecans give it a nice crunch, and the caramel sauce is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Allauddin Khan
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Duronto Mufazzal
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This pecan upside-down cake was a hit at my dinner party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.