Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with the luxurious Pumpkin Pecan Delight Trifles. This dessert is a perfect symphony of layers: spiced pumpkin cake, a rich and creamy cheesecake filling, velvety caramel sauce, and a crunch of toasted pecans. Ideal for fall gatherings or a cozy dessert at home, this trifle is sure to impress with its enticing blend of textures and deep, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 eggs
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup pecan pieces
- 16 pecan halves
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×9 inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool and then cut into bite-sized squares.
- For the Caramel Sauce:
- Melt butter in a 2-quart pot over medium heat. Add brown sugar and whipping cream, stirring continuously.
- Once boiling, allow to cook for one minute, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Let the caramel cool slightly before using or storing in the refrigerator.
- For the Nuts:
- Spread pecan pieces on a baking sheet and toast at 350 degrees F for 7 minutes. Let cool.
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add whipping cream and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer filling to a piping bag for easy assembly.
- Assembling the Trifles:
- Begin by layering a teaspoon of caramel in each serving dish.
- Add a layer of pumpkin cake cubes, followed by a layer of cheesecake filling.
- Sprinkle pecan pieces and drizzle more caramel. Repeat layers until cups are filled.
- Finish with a final drizzle of caramel and a few pecan halves on top.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes