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Lighter Upside-Down German Chocolate Cake
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1-2 hrs
ingredients
2 tablespoons light butter
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup packaged shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
5 large egg whites
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 package German chocolate cake mix
directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13" x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the water. Stir in the brown sugar until smooth. Pour evenly into the baking pan. Sprinkle the coconut and pecan evenly over the melted sugar mixture.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer set on high to beat the egg whites for 30 seconds. Beat in the buttermilk, sour cream and applesauce.
Add the cake mix and beat on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Cool pan on a rack.
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nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
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reviews & comments
This is super simple to make. It looks crazy after it's baked but it is delicious. I will definitely make again. Great recipe!