Pecan Pear Torte Recipe

Name: Pecan Pear Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) pear halves; 1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 2/3 cup butterscotch ice cream topping, divided; 2 cups chopped peeled ripe pears; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted

Servings: persons

1 can (15 ounces) pear halves
1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2/3 cup butterscotch ice cream topping, divided
2 cups chopped peeled ripe pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted

1
Drain pears, reserving liquid. Puree pears in a blender; add enough reserved liquid to measure 1 cup.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, eggs,
3
vanilla, chopped pecans and pear puree; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20-25 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.
5
In a small bowl, fold whipped topping into 1/3 cup butterscotch topping. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of the filling. Toss pears with lemon juice; sprinkle half of pears over the filling. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons butterscotch topping. Repeat layers.
6
Arrange pecan halves on top of cake. Drizzle with remaining butterscotch topping. Refrigerate until serving.

1178

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, 1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size), 1/2 cup butter, softened, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Pecan Pear 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.

Pecan Pear Torte

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