Pumpkin Torte Recipe

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This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. 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. —Trixie Fisher, Piqua, Ohio

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Pumpkin Torte Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 10-12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 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, oil 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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 528 calories, 28 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 93 mg cholesterol, 378 mg sodium, 61 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Torte in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p35

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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by gingerriss

This was amazing. I honestly cant believe it was that good. I didnt use nuts or carmel and it was WONDERFUl

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2011 by Miss Olivia Jean

I'm 15 and made this for a Pumpkin Recipe Contest and won 3rd Place, it was delicious, and my boyfriend absolutely loved it! ...Will Definitely be making it again!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by thedwick

I've made this several times - especially when I want to make an impression.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by lj211

Great, but making a pumkin pie is easier and tastes the same.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by CamSharon

I love this cake. It takes a little time to make but it is well worth the effort. I always bring home very little leftovers, if any. I made it for our church staff luncheon and they thought it was wonderful.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by jwinston

This recipe was easy to make and and big hit. It has a beautiful presentation.

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by barbe52

i made this great cake yesterday !! made it in a 9""/13" pan . worked out well. So moist and light at the same time. Winner for this thanksgiving.

'Thanks for the best ever cake"

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by 2boyz4sarah

I make this every year for Holiday gatherings and carry ins.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by rainbow 2

This is so good and easy to make looks like you have spent hours. I have made this twice and always get the same comment "WOW".... Will probably make this for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing .

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2010 by fronke

I just made this torte for a church dinner. It was very easy to prepare. The only change I made was to use a bundt pan instead of two 9" cake pans. This allowed for alot of creativity when decorating. I will be making this one again.

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2010 by JohannaK

This cake is perfect just the way it is!

It's absolutely gorgeous and tastes better than it looks.

I posted a photo of mine on Facebook and everyone LOVED it and wanted the recipe. I shared this site's link.

I will be making cake this again and again.

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by R.Charlene

This recipe will definately be added to my "favorites" collection. I made this for dessert to top off a nice fall dinner with guests. Everyone raved on how this was an inceredible torte and wanted the recipe!!

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2010 by OhioPride

I made this cake for a contest and won 1st place with it. It is so easy to make and beautiful to present. I actually followed this recipe to the letter and I would not change a thing.

Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2010 by MsNancy589

Excellent torte - as one reviewer stated this cake is on the Kraft Foods website along with a video showing how to make and assemble the torte - so easy - Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2010 by brat021502

its very easy to make, and looks and tastes great!

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by hdhull

I am a FCS teacher and one of my students suggested this recipe for a lunch we were serving. We didn't try it beforehand but it was simple to make and it tasted awesome!!! All of our guests enjoyed it and were impressed with the layers. They thought it looked very fancy. I chose to make it for my multiple family Thanksgiving dinners and the reviews were excellent. The cake is moist and not too pumpkin-y. Very nice alternative to the pumpkin pie for those who don't care for pumpkin pie.

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by lisasfunnyfarm

I have made it twice now and it never makes it past the first day.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by marilyn901

I've made this cake for several years, and has always been a huge hit. When I got the recipe it was called Four layer luscious pumpkin Cake from Kraft

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by RobJP

OMG! So easy & so delicious! Made this today as a rehearsal dessert for Thanksgiving. Wow! Only difference is I only used 8oz of whipped topping and it made more than enough filling. It's impressive & tastes amazing. Can't wait to wow the family at Thanksgiving.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2009 by nan nan

This is a fantastic Torte and so easy to make.

A great replacement for Pumpkin Pie. I bake

for a restaurant and this is a huge hit. THANKS !

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2009 by sunny724

I made this when I wanted to cook something special for our dinner guests. It was a hit and was very easy to make. One of our guests, who eats in some fantastic restaurants, said it was 'gourmet'.

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by anita ellis

I made this recipe for guests and they loved it. I 'll make it for Thanksgiving instead of pumpkin pie. A beautiful cake and easy to make.

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by beckijacobs

This cake was a hit at our last Thanksgiving. Very impressive looking and tasting.

 
 

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