Pumpkin Pecan Spice Cake Food

PUMPKIN-PECAN SPICE CAKE

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.

PUMPKIN-PECAN CAKE ROLL

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.

PECAN PIE PUMPKIN CAKE POPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put the pecans on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool and then chop.
• Crumble the cake into a large bowl.
• Put the heavy cream and chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each time, until the chips have melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle the rum over the cake crumbs. Then pour the melted white chocolate over the cake crumbs. Add the pecans and stir with a fork to combine and moisten the cake. Squeeze about 2 tablespoons of the cake crumbs in your hand and roll into a ball. (A small cookie scoop helps to portion the cake; just press it firmly into the scoop, remove and roll in your hands to form a ball.) If you have trouble with the cake sticking together, add cream and/or rum, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until it does. Repeat with the remaining cake crumbs. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes. Remove 5 minutes before using.
• Put the green candy melts and 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil in a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. (Alternatively, you can melt it over a double boiler.) If the chocolate is still thick and not smooth, add more coconut oil 1 teaspoon at a time until smooth. Let the chocolate cool 1 minute before dipping.
• Dip 2 inches of a lollipop stick into the green chocolate, rolling to coat and removing any excess. Insert the green end into the center of the cake ball, so about 1 inch of the green is exposed. Repeat with the remaining lollipop sticks.
• Put the orange candy melts and 3 tablespoons of the coconut oil in a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. (Alternatively, you can melt it over a double boiler.) If the chocolate is still thick and not smooth, add more coconut oil 1 teaspoon at a time until smooth. Let the chocolate cool 1 minute before dipping.
• Dip each cake pop into the orange chocolate, taking care not to get any on the green stem. Let the excess chocolate to drip off and then put back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Then dip the pops one more time in the orange chocolate. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
• Put the remaining green chocolate (about 1/4 cup) into a disposable pastry bag or zip-top bag. Pipe vines and leaves on top of the cake pop where the stem is.

PUMPKIN PECAN DUMP CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9X13 pan.
• In a large bowl, mix first set of ingredients. Pour pumpkin mixture into prepared pan.
• Sprinkle yellow cake mix over pumpkin mixture. Gently press with spoon then sprinkle on nuts. Drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool as long as you can before stuffing yourself silly.

PUMPKIN PECAN LAYER CAKE

Steps:

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

PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-PECAN FILLING

Steps:

• Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter two 9-inch-round cake pans; line the bottoms with parchment paper.
• Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Combine the pumpkin, sugar, orange zest and vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each one is incorporated. With the mixer running, add the vegetable oil in a steady stream. Add the flour mixture and mix just until incorporated. Divide the batter between the 2 prepared pans; lightly tap the pans on the counter to distribute the batter.
• Transfer the pans to the oven and bake until the cakes begin pulling away from the pans and the centers spring back when lightly pressed, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 10 minutes in the pans, then unmold onto the rack and let cool completely.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a large deep saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer and cook, without stirring, until deep amber, about 8 minutes. Carefully whisk in the cream and cook, whisking, until smooth. Add the corn syrup and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the heat; whisk in the butter, chocolate, vanilla and salt until smooth. Let cool completely, then fold in the pecans. Cover and refrigerate until firm but spreadable, about 1 hour.
• Assemble the cake: Cut each cake in half horizontally with a serrated knife to make 4 layers. Put 1 layer on a platter; spread one-third of the pecan filling on top. Layer the remaining cakes and filling on top, ending with cake. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• Make the glaze: Combine the chocolate, cocoa powder, butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave 1 minute; uncover and whisk until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, then spread on the cake, letting the excess drip down the sides. Refrigerate until the glaze sets, about 10 minutes.

PUMPKIN PECAN RUM CAKE

Steps:

• Grease a 12-cup tube pan; sprinkle pecans evenly over the bottom of the pan; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine.
• In another large mixing bowl, add 1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, and brown sugar; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs; beat well to combine.
• Add pumpkin and vanilla; beat well to combine.
• Add flour mixture to batter one-third at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Pour batter into tube pan.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
• Let cool 10 minutes.
• To make glaze: melt the remainder of the butter in a saucepan.
• Add in the remaining sugar and water; stir and bring to a boil (add more water sparingly if not the consistency you want).
• Remove pan from heat; add in rum; stir to combine.
• Poke holes in cake with a toothpick.
• Pour half the rum mixture over the cake.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Pour the rest of the rum mixture over the cake.
• Cool.

DAWN'S PUMPKIN PECAN DUMP CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a mixing bowl, combine first 6 ingredients, until well blended.
• Pour batter into a 9x13" greased pan.
• Sprinkle DRY cake mix on top, then cover with pecans.
• Pour melted margarine or butter over top.
• Bake 50-60 mins., or until golden brown.
• Serve with Cool Whip or whipped cream on top.