Decadent Pumpkin Torte with Creamy Filling You’ll Love
A rich, layered pumpkin dessert that combines moist spiced cake with a smooth, creamy filling and a luscious caramel-pecan topping. This Decadent Pumpkin Torte is the ultimate fall treat—beautiful to present, deliciously indulgent, and surprisingly simple to make at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box Yellow Cake Mix (or vanilla/spice cake mix)
1 cup Pumpkin puree
3 large Eggs, room temperature
1 cup 2% Milk (or almond/soy milk)
1/2 cup Canola Oil (or melted coconut oil)
1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
For the Creamy Filling:
8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
1 cup Whipped Topping (or whipped coconut cream)
For the Topping:
1/2 cup Caramel Ice Cream Topping
1/2 cup Pecan Halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 9-inch round baking pans with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, milk, canola oil, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat on low for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Mix in confectioners’ sugar and any remaining pumpkin or spice until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Once cooled, slice each cake horizontally to create multiple layers. Spread one-third of the filling between each layer.
- Stack layers neatly, then drizzle the top with caramel sauce and sprinkle with pecan halves.
- Chill the torte for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the filling set.
Notes
Use a spice cake mix for deeper fall flavor.
Substitute coconut-based ingredients for a dairy-free version.
Add maple extract to the filling for extra autumn richness.
Top with white chocolate drizzle or cinnamon glaze instead of caramel for variation.
Best served chilled—store up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
