Pecan Pumpkin Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A decadent layered pumpkin cake with crunchy pecan crust, creamy filling, and caramel-topped pecans, perfect for fall gatherings and dessert lovers seeking warm, spiced flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 16 oz pumpkin
  • 18 oz spice cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  1. Beat together crushed vanilla wafers, chopped pecans, and 3/4 cup softened butter, then press evenly onto the bottom of three greased round cake pans.
  2. Combine pumpkin, spice cake mix, eggs, and 1/4 cup softened butter thoroughly.
  3. Spread the batter evenly over the crust-lined cake pans.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Allow the cakes to cool.
  6. Mix powdered sugar, 2/3 cup softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla to make the filling.
  7. Layer the three cakes on a serving plate with the nut and crumb mixture side down, spreading 1/2 cup filling between each layer.
  8. Frost the sides and top of the layered cake, then spread 1/4 cup caramel topping on top.
  9. Arrange pecan halves on the cake and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

916 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 55.6g 71% DV
Carbs 87.8g 32% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 53.9g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 424.5mg 18% DV
Potassium 395.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 174.8mg 58% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 293.3mcg 33% DV
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 126mg 10% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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