Pumpkin Torte
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.
This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. It is quick and always turns out so well. The nuts and caramel topping add a nice finishing touch. —Trixie Fisher, Piqua, Ohio
Ingredients
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1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
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1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin, divided
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup 2% milk
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1/3 cup canola oil
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1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
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1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
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Pecan halves, toasted
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper.
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2.
Combine cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, eggs, milk, oil and 1 teaspoon pie spice; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pans.
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3.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
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4.
Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and the remaining pumpkin and pie spice until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
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5.
Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a fourth of the filling. Repeat 3 times. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 476 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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