Pumpkin-Pecan Cake

Pumpkin-Pecan Cake
Pumpkin-Pecan Cake requires about 55 minutes from start to finish. One portion of this dish contains approximately 4g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 372 calories. This recipe serves 20. If you have vanillan extract, vanilla wafers, solid-pack pumpkin, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the wafers, pecans and butter until crumbly. Press into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
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2
For cake, in another large bowl, beat the cake mix, pumpkin, eggs and butter; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 2 minutes.
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3
Spread over crust in each pan.
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4
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
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5
For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
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6
Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth.
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7
Thinly spread filling between layers (crumb side down) and on the sides of cake.
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8
Spread caramel topping over top of cake, allowing some to drip down the sides.
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9
Garnish with pecan halves. Store in refrigerator.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In55 m.
Servings20
Health Score2
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