Pecan Pumpkin Torte Recipe

Name: Pecan Pumpkin Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 (18-ounce) package carrot or spice cake mix; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted; 3 Land O Lakes Eggs; 2 tablespoons water; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping; 16 pecan halves

Servings: persons

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 (18-ounce) package carrot or spice cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted
3 Land O Lakes Eggs
2 tablespoons water
3 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
16 pecan halves

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) round cake pans; set aside.
3
Combine wafer crumbs, chopped pecans and 1/2 cup butter in bowl.
4
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5
Press mixture evenly onto bottom of prepared pans.
6
Combine cake mix, pumpkin, 1/4 cup butter, eggs and water in same bowl.
7
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
8
Spread 1 1/2 cups batter over crumbs in each pan.
9
Bake 18-23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans.
11
Cool completely.
12
Combine powdered sugar, 2/3 cup butter, cream cheese and vanilla in bowl.
13
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy.
14
Place 1 cake nut-side down on serving plate.
15
Spread cake with 1/2 cup filling mixture.
16
Continue layering cakes with 1/2 cup filling mixture between layers.
17
Frost sides only of cake with remaining filling.
18
Spread caramel ice cream topping over top of cake, drizzling some over sides.
19
Arrange pecan halves in ring on top of cake.
20
Store refrigerated.

4547

kcal

Calories

401

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers, 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1 (18-ounce) package carrot or spice cake mix, 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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