Weight Watchers-friendly Upside Down Georgia Pecan Cake

Certainly! Here’s a recipe for a Weight Watchers-friendly Upside Down Georgia Pecan Cake with low points:

Ingredients:

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup pecan halves

For the Cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Topping:
   • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
   • Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
   • Pour the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
   • Arrange pecan halves on top of the sugar-butter mixture.
3. Prepare the Cake Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   • In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
   • Mix until just combined.
4. Assemble and Bake:
   • Pour the cake batter over the pecan layer in the cake pan.
   • Smooth the top with a spatula.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool and Invert:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
   • Place a serving plate upside down on top of the cake pan and carefully invert the cake onto the plate.
6. Serve:
   • Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
7. Enjoy your Upside Down Georgia Pecan Cake with fewer points!