Indulgent Pumpkin Layered Dessert (Printer-Friendly)
Moist spiced pumpkin cake with layers of cream cheese, pudding, and whipped topping delivering rich autumn flavors.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Pumpkin Spice Cake
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1 box spice cake mix (15.25 oz)
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1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz)
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Cream Cheese Layer
08 -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
→ Pumpkin Pudding Layer
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2 boxes vanilla instant pudding (3.4 oz each)
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2 cups cold milk
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Whipped Topping
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
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1/2 cup caramel sauce
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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Ground cinnamon for dusting
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Mini chocolate chips (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, water, vanilla extract, and additional cinnamon. Mix until homogeneous.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
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Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice; mix until fully incorporated. Whip 1 cup heavy cream separately to soft peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
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Whisk vanilla instant pudding mixes with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Fold in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until smooth.
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In a clean bowl, whip 2 cups heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping to maintain light texture.
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Poke holes evenly over the cooled cake using a fork to aid layer adherence. Spread cream cheese layer uniformly over the cake surface. Next, add pumpkin pudding layer evenly on top.
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Spread the whipped topping over the pumpkin pudding, ensuring a smooth, even layer covering the entire surface.
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Drizzle caramel sauce decoratively over the whipped topping. Sprinkle chopped nuts and dust lightly with cinnamon. Optionally, add mini chocolate chips. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
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Cut into generous squares and serve chilled, revealing distinct layered textures.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for smooth mixing. Cool cake completely before assembly to prevent melting. Do not overwhip cream to maintain light texture. Chilling time is essential for stable layers.