Fall Desserts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 -
2 teaspoons baking powder.
03 -
1 teaspoon baking soda.
04 -
1 teaspoon salt.
05 -
1 teaspoon cinnamon.
06 -
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
07 -
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
08 -
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling).
09 -
3/4 cup vegetable oil.
10 -
1/4 cup whole milk.
11 -
3 eggs.
12 -
4 tablespoons salted butter.
13 -
1 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark).
14 -
1 cup heavy whipping cream.
15 -
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
16 -
3/4 cup pecan pieces.
17 -
16 pecan halves.
18 -
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese.
19 -
1/4 cup granulated sugar.
20 -
1 teaspoon vanilla.
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9 inch cake pan. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. In another bowl, beat together the sugar, pumpkin, oil, milk, and eggs. Mix in the dry ingredients until combined, then pour into the greased pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool completely and then cut into bite-sized squares.
02 -
In a 2-quart pot, heat butter, brown sugar, and whipping cream over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once it comes to a boil, cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool slightly. Store in a jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.
03 -
Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 7 minutes. Let cool.
04 -
Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla, then beat until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag for easier assembly.
05 -
Add a teaspoon of caramel to the bottom of each serving dish. Layer with cubed pumpkin cake, cheesecake filling, pecan pieces, and caramel drizzle. Repeat layers, ending with a drizzle of caramel and a few pecan halves on top. Serve immediately or store in the fridge (without final drizzle and pecans) overnight. Add caramel and pecans just before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
This decadent trifle combines pumpkin cake, creamy cheesecake filling, toasted pecans, and homemade caramel for a layered dessert that’s both visually appealing and delicious.
02 -
Perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or any holiday event, these mini trifles are easy to make ahead and serve.
03 -
Customize with different glass sizes for individual servings or larger family-style portions.