Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake

Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake is a classic Thanksgiving dessert that combines the flavors of pumpkin, pecans, and warm spices in a moist and delicious cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

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Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 1.5 cup Pecans
• 1 package Cream Cheese
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 3 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 3 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the pecans.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers.
10. Decorate the cake with pecans and drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired.
11. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.