Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350f

2. 2

   In large bowl , mix crushed wafers , chopped pecans and 3 / 4 cup butter

3. 3

   Beat at medium speed until crumbly

4. 4

   About 2 minutes

5. 5

   Divide mixture into 3 equal portions

6. 6

   Press each portion into one of three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans

7. 7

   Using the same bowl , combine the cake mix , pumpkin , 1 / 4 cup butter and eggs

8. 8

   Beat at medium speed until well mixed

9. 9

   Spread 1 3 / 4 cup batter over crumbs in each pan

10. 10

    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean

11. 11

    Cool for about 5 minutes

12. 12

    Remove from pans onto cooling racks until cooled completely

13. 13

    In bowl combine cream cheese , butter , powdered sugar and vanilla

14. 14

    Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy

15. 15

    On serving plate , layer 3 cakes with 1 / 2 cup filling spread between each layer

16. 16

    Frost sides of cake only with remaining frosting

17. 17

    Spread caramel topping over top of cake , drizzling some over the frosted sides

18. 18

    Arrange pecan halves in rings on top of cake

19. 19

    Store in refrigerator