Best Gingerbread Pumpkin Torte Recipes

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GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



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"This tasty dessert was a hit when I served it to our Bible study group," reports Betty Kleberger of Florissant, Missouri. "It's a wonderful blend of flavors and a great ending to holiday meals." If you don't have leftover gingerbread, bake some from a boxed mix to assemble this trifle.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant French vanilla pudding mix
7 cups cubed Gingerbread Cake
3/4 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set., In a 2-qt. serving bowl, layer half of the cake cubes and pudding. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup toffee bits. Top with remaining cake and pudding. Spread whipped topping over the top; sprinkle with remaining toffee bits. Garnish with cherry.

Nutrition Facts :

PUMPKIN TORTE



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This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. It's quick and always turns out so well. The nuts and caramel topping add a nice finishing touch. -Trixie Fisher, Piqua, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin, divided
4 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
Pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., Combine cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, eggs, milk, oil and 1 teaspoon pie spice; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pans. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely., Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and the remaining pumpkin and pie spice until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a fourth of the filling. Repeat 3 times. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD



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Wonderfully flavorful and fragrant bread for the holidays.

Provided by frosty

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
⅔ cup water
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large mixing, combine sugar, oil and eggs; beat until smooth. Add water and beat until well blended. Stir in pumpkin, ginger, allspice cinnamon, and clove.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, soda, salt, and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and blend just until all ingredients are mixed. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 313.1 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD



Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread image

This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.

Provided by Charles

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

PUMPKIN TART WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST



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Make and share this pumpkin tart with gingersnap crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by crazymom

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups finely crushed gingersnaps
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 lb cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • To make the crust, combine the gingersnap crumbs with the melted butter and toss together until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  • Add an additional tablespoon of melted butter if necessary.
  • Pat evenly over the bottom and halfway up the sides of 8 (4 1/2-inch) tartlet pans.
  • Bake about 7 minutes, or until set.
  • Remove from oven.
  • To make the filling: Press the grated ginger against the mesh of a fine sieve into a small bowl, pressing hard to extract all the juice.
  • Set the ginger juice aside and discard the pulp.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and salt.
  • Beat until creamy and well combined, then add the ginger juice and the pumpkin puree and beat again.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after you add the first one, but do not overbeat the mixture.
  • Pour the filling into the tart pans and return them to the oven.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is just firm to the touch.
  • Cool to room temperature, then chill for up to 2 hours or overnight before serving.

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