Brown Sugar Cake....yes, please, I'll take a BIG piece!

Before I begin, I would like to apologize for the photos...apparently I have forgotten how to use my camera & just go straight for the BlackBerry.  I am lazy.

Do you have a go-to recipe?  One that is always a crowd pleaser, and (even better!!) easy to make?  This is my go-to.  I am sharing it with you now because is it just too darn easy and too darn yummy NOT to share!  I originally came across this gem when browsing through a Kraft Food & Family magazine, but have changed it only slightly to make it more yummy, and less calories.  So what they call "Gram's Best Brown Sugar Cake" I call "Chrissi's Best Brown Sugar Cake"! Haha :) OK, so I don't call it that, but I should. 

Here is what you need:

1 - box yellow cake mix (moist deluxe is my choice)

1 - 3.5 oz package french vanilla instant pudding

1 - 6 oz cup of non-fat plain greek yogurt

4 - large eggs

1/2 C - oil (I use veggie, but use whatever you prefer)

2/3 C - water

1 C - packed brown sugar 

1 C- chopped pecans

step 1 - Preheat oven to 350, spray your bundt pan with cooking spray and then sprinkle with a generous coating of sugar (yummm!)

step 2 - Blend the first 6 ingredients together for two min or so, until smooth

step 3 - Add the nuts and sugar, mix on low until well-blended

step 4 - Pour this delicious mixture into your pan and place in the oven to bake for an hour (I like to say an hour-ish because ovens vary), or until a toothpick (or like object) comes out clean

step 5 - Enjoy!!!

Some additional tips:

*You can also drizzle caramel topping over the cake before serving which creates a nice glaze

*Serve with vanilla bean icecream or freshly made whipped cream

*This pairs oh-so nicely with a cup of coffee :)

PS, special thanks to my sister Elizabeth who showed me how to add pics via FLICKR.  Thanks Ster....now go vote for her on Top Mom Blogs (she is at #3 now) :)