Best Layered Pecan Torte Recipes

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CHEDDAR PECAN TORTE RECIPE - (4/5)



Cheddar Pecan Torte Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by tiffanybrie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12-ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 medium onion
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 mango chutney (or any jam like mango spread)
1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon beef granules
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 dash each of black pepper, celery seed, cumin, and nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine cheddar cheese with pecans and onion. Place half of the mixture in an 8-inch round souffle dish. Combine (8-ounce) package cream cheese with the chutney blend thoroughly. Spread over cheddar cheese mixture. Drain spinach completely, squeeze (really squeeze) out all excess moisture. Add seasonings and remaining 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese. Blend thoroughly. Top with remaining cheddar cheese mixture. refrigerate until serving time. To serve invert on a plate and serve with crackers.

LUSCIOUS FOUR-LAYER PUMPKIN CAKE



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Explore this Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake recipe. Bring together caramel, cream cheese and pecans in this Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin, divided
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup oil
4 eggs
1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, milk, oil, eggs and 1 tsp. spice in large bowl with mixer until blended. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
  • Bake 28 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with mixer until creamy. Add sugar, remaining pumpkin and spice; mix well. Gently stir in COOL WHIP. Cut each cake layer horizontally in half with serrated knife; stack on serving plate, spreading COOL WHIP mixture between layers. (Do not frost top layer.) Drizzle with caramel topping just before serving; top with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

LAYERED PISTACHIO PUDDING DESSERT



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1 cup coarsely chopped PLANTERS Pecans
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 Tbsp sugar
1 pkg (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3 cups COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
2 pkg (4 serving-size each) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
3 cups milk
3 cups COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl combine flour, pecans, butter, and sugar with a pastry blender. Pat or press into a 9 x 13 metal baking pan. Bake for 13 minutes. Cool completely before covering with next layer.
  • In another mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 3 cups whipped topping. Spread evenly over crust.
  • Prepare pudding as directed on package, but only use 3 cups milk. Spread evening over cream cheese layer.
  • Spread 3 cups whipped topping on top of pudding layer. Chill for 2 hours, cut, and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

PECAN TORTE



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This is an old family recipe that uses our Texas pecans. I've made it often for birthdays and family gatherings. My brother-in-law said it was the only cake he's ever eaten in which the cake tastes as good as the frosting!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 large eggs, separated
2 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups ground pecans
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1 cup milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 5-6 minutes. Combine pecans and bread crumbs; stir into yolk mixture with vanilla. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Divide evenly among three greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. For frosting, combine milk and cornstarch in a saucepan until well blended. Add chocolate chips. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Cool to room temperature. In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add vanilla and beat until smooth. Stir in chocolate mixture; beat until fluffy. Spread between cooled cake layers. Frost top and sides. Garnish with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

THREE-LAYER PECAN TORTE WITH WHIPPED HONEY CREAM



THREE-LAYER PECAN TORTE WITH WHIPPED HONEY CREAM image

Categories     Cake     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
Whipped Honey Cream (recipe follows)
Garnish: Pecan halves

Steps:

  • Whip egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer with 1/4 cup sugar until glossy and thick. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In the same bowl of the electric mixer, beat egg yolks, salt and vanilla until lemon-colored, thick, and ribbons when beaters are lifted, about 10 minutes. Gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating at medium speed for 5 minutes. With a spatula, stir in the flour, 1 cup of the chopped pecans, and the thick meringue. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter and flour three 8-inch cake pans and divide batter between them. Spread batter to level and bake 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack and turn out of pans onto racks to cool completely. Place one cake layer, upside down, on a cake platter and spread with honey cream. Top with second cake layer, upside down, and spread with honey cream. Top with third layer, upside down, and spread top and sides of cake with remaining honey cream, reserving 1 cup for the garnish. Lightly press remaining chopped pecans around the sides of cake Place reserved honey cream in a pastry bag or zip-lock plastic bag with a small corner discarded. Pipe 10 evenly-spaced mounds on top of the cake, and top each mound with a pecan half, rounded side up. Refrigerate until the honey cream sets up and is firm. To serve, cut into 10 slices between pecan-topped honey cream. Whipped Honey Cream: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup clover or other light honey 4 large egg whites 2 cups sifted powdered sugar Cream butter until light and fluffy. Blend in honey well. Whip egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually beat in powdered sugar. Fold in creamed butter-honey mixture, and whip until fluffy.

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