Holiday'S Favorite Pumpkin Crunch Torte Recipe

Name: Holiday'S Favorite Pumpkin Crunch Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crunch Topping:; 1 1/2 cups Pecans or Walnuts, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups Vanilla Wafer Crumbs (approximately 36 cookies); 1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, firmly packed; 1 1/2 sticks Butter (½ Tablespoons)melted; Torte:; 2 cups Sugar; 2 1/4 sticks Butter (⅛ Tablespoons); 1 1/2 cups Pumpkin (canned); 3 3/4 cups Flour; 3/4 cup Plain Yogurt; 1 1/2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Spice; 3 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 3/4 teaspoon Salt; 5 Eggs; 2 cups Whipping Cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla

Servings: persons

Crunch Topping:
1 1/2 cups Pecans or Walnuts, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups Vanilla Wafer Crumbs (approximately 36 cookies)
1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 sticks Butter (½ Tablespoons)melted
Torte:
2 cups Sugar
2 1/4 sticks Butter (⅛ Tablespoons)
1 1/2 cups Pumpkin (canned)
3 3/4 cups Flour
3/4 cup Plain Yogurt
1 1/2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Spice
3 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
3/4 teaspoon Salt
5 Eggs
2 cups Whipping Cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla

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["Crunch Topping:", "Combine all 4 ingredients and mix well. Divide evenly into 4 - 10"" round cake pans, and pat into bottoms.", "", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "", "Torte:", "In large bowl beat sugar and butter at low speed until well blended. Increase speed to medium and beat 10 more minutes or until light and fluffy (cannot feel sugar granules). Reduce speed; add pumpkin and next 7 ingredients. Beat until well mixed. Spoon 1/4 of batter over crunch topping in each of the 4 cake pans, spread evenly.", "", "Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until toothpick comes out clean. (For even baking, rotate cake pans between upper and lower oven racks after 10 minutes.)", "", "Cool on wire racks for 10-15 minutes; remove from pans inverted onto wire racks and cool completely.", "", "Chill beaters and large mixing bowl in freezer for 15 minutes. When chilled, add whipping cream and vanilla, and beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. While whipping add 3-4 teaspoons of sugar to sweeten the whipped cream.", "", "Arranging Torte: On large round platter, place the first layer of torte - crunch topping side up. Next, top with 1/4 of whipped cream and spread on first layer; continue with next 2 layers of torte. Place final torte on top and drop remaining cream in dollops around top. Sprinkle with vanilla wafer crumbs. Place in refrigerator 2 hours or overnight to set.", "", "Before serving/presenting, place a holiday ribbon around the torte and tie in a bow.", "", "Note: Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. (Flavor is best when cake is served at room temperature.)"]

3041

kcal

Calories

172

Fat

295

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crunch Topping:, 1 1/2 cups Pecans or Walnuts, finely chopped, 1 1/2 cups Vanilla Wafer Crumbs (approximately 36 cookies), 1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, firmly packed, and more.

Yes, Holiday'S Favorite Pumpkin Crunch Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday'S Favorite Pumpkin Crunch Torte

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Variations & substitutions

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