In the realm of sweet indulgences, few desserts hold a candle to the decadent union of pumpkin and pecan. This extraordinary Pumpkin Pecan Pie, a symphony of autumnal flavors, seamlessly blends the smooth, velvety texture of pumpkin with the toasty, nutty crunch of pecans. As a bonus, this delectable treat incorporates a secret ingredient that elevates it to new heights: a cake mix.
This recipe offers three variations to cater to every palate. The classic Pumpkin Pecan Pie adheres to tradition, capturing the essence of this timeless dessert. For those seeking a richer, more decadent experience, the Chocolate Pumpkin Pecan Pie adds a layer of rich, bittersweet chocolate, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Last but not least, the Caramel Pumpkin Pecan Pie introduces a luscious caramel sauce, adding a touch of sweetness and a delightful contrast of textures.
No matter your preference, each variation promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The creamy pumpkin filling, studded with tender pecans, is encased in a flaky, golden crust. Every bite offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty notes, making this pie an instant favorite.
PECAN PUMPKIN PIE
A rich, crispy pecan topping and maple syrup lend a mouthwatering twist to creamy pumpkin pie. -Deborah Whitley, Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin, syrup, sugar, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth; pour into crust. , For topping, in a large bowl, combine eggs, pecans, sugar and syrup; spoon over top., Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and top of pie is set, 40-45 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. If desired, serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PUMPKIN-PECAN BUNDT CAKE
An easy, yet impressive dessert that's perfect for the holiday season and beyond! Pumpkin makes for an incredibly moist and flavorful cake, and pecans and a brown sugar-nutmeg glaze are the finishing touches that make this dessert truly irresistible.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs, cinnamon, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in 3/4 cup pecans. Pour into pan.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Let stand 20 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In 1-quart saucepan, cook butter, brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and whipping cream over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; pour into medium bowl. Cool 20 minutes. With whisk, beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Immediately pour over cake. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons pecans on top. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY PUMPKIN PIE CAKE
This pumpkin pie cake combines traditional pumpkin pie with a buttery, crispy topping made from yellow cake mix.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves, pumpkin and evaporated milk with whisk until well combined. Pour into pan.
- In medium bowl, mix cake mix and melted butter until well combined (mixture will be lumpy). Stir in chopped pecans. Sprinkle mixture evenly on top of pumpkin mixture in pan.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Cool 30 minutes before serving. If desired, refrigerate until cold. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows to serve. Top with whipped cream just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g
PUMPKIN-PECAN CAKE ROLL
I made this cake roll one Thanksgiving as a tasty change of pace from traditional pumpkin pie. The moist spice cake and creamy filling have made this dessert a family favorite for many functions. -Iva Combs, Medford, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Beat in pumpkin and lemon juice. Combine dry ingredients; fold into pumpkin mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan; sprinkle with pecans., Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in towel, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, combine the filing ingredients; beat until smooth. Unroll cake; spread filling over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again; place seam side down on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PUMPKIN PIE CAKE WITH YELLOW CAKE MIX
This is a good winter holiday cake. Great when topped with whipped cream or nondairy whipped topping.
Provided by Rosie De Coito
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Mix until smooth and pour into a 9x13 inch pan.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix over pumpkin mixture, then sprinkle chopped nuts and pat down gently. Melt butter or margarine and drizzle over cake.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately 45 to 60 minutes. (Be sure to check the cake after 45 minutes because oven temperatures vary.)
- After cake cools, turn it upside down so the top of the cake will be the crust. Remove the parchment paper. Top with dessert topping (optional) before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 303.2 mg, Sugar 20.6 g
PUMPKIN PECAN CRUNCH
Learn how to make pumpkin pecan crunch with this easy, creamy dessert recipe. The crunchy pecan layer and fall-like pumpkin pie flavor complement the creaminess. Try your hand at our pumpkin pecan crunch today.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Pies and Tarts,
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugars, 5 teaspoons of the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt in large bowl until well blended. Pour into 13x9-inch baking pan which has been sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
- Mix cake mix and remaining 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in medium bowl with wire whisk. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle with pecans. Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
- Bake 50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serve with whipped cream and Spiced Pecans, if desired. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 Calories
PUMPKIN-PECAN SPICE CAKE
I'm a wife and mother of eight children. I like baking more than cooking, so I enjoy dressing up a spice cake mix with nuts, canned pumpkin and a homemade cream cheese frosting to create this fabulous dessert. -Joyce Platfoot, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the wafers, pecans and butter until crumbly. Press into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. , 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. Spread over crust in each pan. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. , Spread filling between layers (crumb side down) and on the sides and top of cake. Spread caramel topping over top, allowing some to drip down the sides. Garnish with pecan halves. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned puree.
- If you don't have time to make your own pie crust, you can use a store-bought one.
- To prevent the pie from cracking, let it cool completely before cutting it.
- For a gooey center, don't overcook the pie.
- Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream for a special treat.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin pecan pie is a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy pumpkin filling, crunchy pecans, and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this pumpkin pecan pie recipe a try.
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