My dessert is packed with pecans and sweetness. Using reduced-fat ingredients makes it a lighter choice if you’re counting calories.
—MAE JOHNSON DE RIDDER, LA
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 30 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 20 SERVINGS
1/2cup reduced-fat butter, melted
1/2cup packed brown sugar
1/4cup dark corn syrup
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)
1cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3cup unsweetened applesauce
2eggs
2egg whites
1teaspoon vanilla extract
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
NOTE This recipe was tested with Land O’Lakes light stick butter.