PECAN UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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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 !

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 large eggs plus 2 extra egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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.

abegail Jansen
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This is the best pecan upside-down cake recipe I've ever tried.


Technical MM
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This cake is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Pasco Kitibwa
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful.


Uzzal Shaha
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This is my go-to cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Caleb Alemu
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Rohulamin Rohulamin
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can use my favorite nuts in it.


Liko
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ericca Scott
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This is the perfect cake for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Talha Uzair
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Linda Riddle
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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.


Kishor Gurung
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This cake is amazing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and just for my family. Everyone loves it!


Fallou Mbengue
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


poloko lekhosi
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This is the best pecan upside-down cake I've ever had. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the pecans are perfectly caramelized. I highly recommend this recipe!


suman giri
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Riffat Sultan
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was golden brown and the pecans were caramelized. My family loved it!


Joram Mwesigye
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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.