Pecan Pumpkin Torte Recipe

Name: Pecan Pumpkin Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups canned pumpkin; 2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 cups canola oil; 4 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2/3 cup whipped cream cheese; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk; Pecan halves, optional

Servings: persons

3 cups canned pumpkin
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup whipped cream cheese
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk
Pecan halves, optional

1
In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended. Stir in chopped pecans.
2
Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-50 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.
3
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. Place one cake layer on a serving platter; spread with a third of the frosting. Repeat layers twice. Garnish with pecan halves if desired.

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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: 3 cups canned pumpkin, 2 cups sugar, 1-1/2 cups canola oil, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Pecan 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.

Pecan Pumpkin Torte

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