- 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
- 3/4 c. margarine, melted
- 1 c. applesauce
- 8 oz. low fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 2 T. flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/3 c. applesauce
- 1/2 c. margarine, softened
- 3/4 c. flour
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 1/3 c. coconut
- 1/4 c. pecans, chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix and 3/4 c. melted margarine. Mix well until a soft ball forms. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9x13" glass baking pan. Spread 1 c. applesauce over the crust.
In the same mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Add 2 T. flour, egg, vanilla, and 1/3 c. applesauce and blend. Carefully pour over applesauce and spread evenly.
In a food processor, combine 1/2 c. softened margarine, 3/4 c. flour, and brown sugar. Process until coarse crumbs form. Add coconut and pecans and toss to mix. Sprinkle mixture over the filling.
Bake for 1 hour or until center of the torte doesn't jiggle when the pan is shaken back and forth. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Yields: 9x13" chilled dessert
- Preparation Time: 90 minutes, plus chilling time
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