Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers; 1 cup chopped pecans; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 (18 ounce) package spice cake mix; 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 4 eggs; Filling; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/4 cup caramel topping; 1 cup pecan halves

Servings: persons

Cake
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (18 ounce) package spice cake mix
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
Filling
3 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup caramel topping
1 cup pecan halves

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In large bowl, mix crushed wafers, chopped pecans and 3/4 cup butter.
3
Beat at medium speed until crumbly; about 2 minutes.
4
Divide mixture into 3 equal portions.
5
Press each portion into one of three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
6
Using the same bowl, combine the cake mix, pumpkin, 1/4 cup butter and eggs.
7
Beat at medium speed until well mixed.
8
Spread 1 3/4 cup batter over crumbs in each pan.
9
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
10
Cool for about 5 minutes; remove from pans onto cooling racks until cooled completely.
11
In bowl combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.
12
Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
13
On serving plate, layer 3 cakes (nut side down) with 1/2 cup filling spread between each layer.
14
Frost SIDES of cake only with remaining frosting.
15
Spread caramel topping over top of cake, drizzling some over the frosted sides.
16
Arrange pecan halves in rings on top of cake.
17
Store in refrigerator.

2222

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

121

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers, 1 cup chopped pecans, 3/4 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake 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.

Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake

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