Maple Pumpkin Torte Recipe

Name: Maple Pumpkin Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup canned pumpkin; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1-1/3 cups vanilla or white chips; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup butter-flavored shortening; 7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring

Servings: persons

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup water
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
2 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/3 cups vanilla or white chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring

1
Grease three 9-in. round baking pans; line with waxed paper. Grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/2 cup flour, water, pumpkin, eggs, oil and cinnamon; beat for 30 seconds on low speed. Beat for 2 minutes on medium.
2
Transfer a third of the batter to a small bowl; beat in brown sugar and remaining flour. Stir in chips and pecans. Pour into one prepared pan. Divide the plain batter between the two remaining pans.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and maple flavoring; beat until smooth.
5
Place one plain cake layer on a serving platter. Top with a quarter of the frosting. Top with the pumpkin-nut cake layer. Top with a quarter of the frosting. Top with remaining plain cake layer; spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package white cake mix (regular size), 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided, 1 cup water, 3/4 cup canned pumpkin, and more.

Yes, Maple Pumpkin 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.

Maple Pumpkin Torte

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