Pumpkin Torte
"This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice," says Trixie Fisher of Piqua, Ohio. "It’s quick and always turns out so well. The nuts and caramel topping add a nice finishing touch, but you could also try other toppings as a variation."
SERVINGS
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10-12
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CATEGORY
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Dessert
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
30 min. |
COOK
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25 min.
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TOTAL
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55 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin, divided
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, milk, eggs, eggs and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, and remaining pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a fourth of the filling. Repeat layers three times. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.
. Yield: 10-12 servings.