POINTS® Value |  5
Servings | 16
Preparation Time | 25 min
Cooking Time | 42 min
Level of Difficulty | Moderate

cakes | This moist, delicious chocolate cake is sure to be a hit any time of year. Don't wait until Oktoberfest to enjoy it!




1 serving cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving)
2 Tbsp light butter
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup unpacked brown sugar
3/4 cup packaged shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
5 large egg white(s)
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
18 1/2 oz German chocolate cake mix, 1 package

Instructions


1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 9- x 13-inch nonstick baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter with water. Stir in brown sugar until smooth; pour evenly into baking pan. Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly over melted sugar mixture.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat egg whites for 30 seconds. Beat in buttermilk, sour cream and applesauce. Add cake mix and beat on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat for an additional 2 minutes; pour into pan.
4. Bake for 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack. Cut into 16 pieces and serve.