Pecan Upside- Down Cake

By punk

from taste of home

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 1 18 1/4 oz. package butter pecan cake mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and pecans. Spread evenly into a 13x9 baking pan coated with cooking spray. set 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. Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.