Pecan Pear Torte Recipe

Name: Pecan Pear Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 ounces pear halves; 18 14 ounces butter recipe cake mix (butter recipe golden cake mix called for); ½ cup butter, softened; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped; 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed; ⅔ cup butterscotch sundae sauce, divided (should be at room temp for best results); 2 cups fresh pears, ripe and chopped (if desired peeled); ⅓ cup pecan halves, toasted

Servings: persons

15 ounces pear halves
18 14 ounces butter recipe cake mix (butter recipe golden cake mix called for)
½ cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
⅔ cup butterscotch sundae sauce, divided (should be at room temp for best results)
2 cups fresh pears, ripe and chopped (if desired peeled)
⅓ cup pecan halves, toasted

1
Drain canned pears, reserving liquid; Puree the pears in a blender then add enough reserve liquid to measure 1 cup.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, eggs, vanilla, chopped pecans and pear puree; beat on low speed for 30 seconds.
3
Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4
Pour into two greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans.
5
Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6
Cool for 10 minutes befor removing cake from pans then finish cooling completely on wire racks.
7
Once cool and ready to assemble: fold whipped topping into 1/3 cup butterscotch topping in a small mixing bowl.
8
Place one layer cake on a serving plate, then spread top surface with half of the filling; top with half of the chopped pears.
9
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of butterscotch topping.
10
Place second cake on top and repeat layers.
11
Arrange pecan halves on top of cake; Drizzle with remaining butterscotch topping.
12
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

4044

kcal

Calories

450

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 ounces pear halves, 18 14 ounces butter recipe cake mix (butter recipe golden cake mix called for), ½ cup butter, softened, 3 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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