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"This favorite harvest cake stays moist to the last bite," relates Esther Sinn of Princeton, Illinois. "It's perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings."
Nutritional Analysis: 1 slice (calculated without additional pecans) equals 577 calories, 38 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 118 mg cholesterol, 397 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.
Originally published as Praline Pumpkin Torte in Taste of Home October/November 2000, p65
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Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2012 by donnasgulfcoastin
Been making this cake since it came out in Taste of Home magazine. Thought I would skip it this year since visiting one of my daughters out of state, but she thinks differently. It's a must to make, her fave! Plus everybody elses. It's one of those recipes that will always be in our family. A big thank you to the originator!
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2012 by rfiesty
OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD!!!!!
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2012 by jvmilkmaid
hard to get out of pans
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2011 by JADunn
Amazing, very moist and flavorful. Fairly easy to make too!
Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2011 by dfwwlynda
I make this cake in a sheet pan. It is moist, very flavorful, and everyone loves it.
Reviewed on May. 19, 2011 by Sheri Lagnese
Great cake after i put out the fire in my oven.Will make again with baking sheet under it.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by Pat knoll
Wonderful Light makes a great presentation. Use it often for company
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by sllib1
I've been making this cake for Thanksgiving the past few years. It's moist and delicious, we prefer it to pumpkin pie. I like the topping a little sweeter, so I add a little more sugar.
Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2010 by JPHUBS
So delicious! Tasted like the most moist pumpkin muffin you ever tasted. My mother made this for a family members birthday and I will try to make it myself for the upcoming holidays. People that didn't even like cake, loved this. A pinch of cinnamon was added as well as frosting the entire cake, opposed how it's shown in the picture. Five stars.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by Miss Tracey Lacey
Delicious! One of my favourite cakes!
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2009 by JoanieC.
This is delicious, I have made it several times, sometimes I half the recipe and bake it in a 8x8. Even though I half the cake recipe, I don't half the topping.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2009 by laswd
Though pumpkin is neither my, nor my husbands’ favorite flavor, we do like it and wanted to have a desert made with pumpkin for Thanksgiving this year. Since he likes cake and I like pie, this very moist torte was the perfect blend to satisfy us. It is delicious and we both love it! It is nice looking and versatile enough for company also. Just so you know, I made no modifications and it doesn’t need any. I’ll definitely make it again.
Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2009 by dorolee
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