Pumpkin Almond Torte Low Fat Recipes

PUMPKIN ALMOND CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Generously grease bottoms only of 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening.
• Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, butter and eggs and stirring in almond extract. Bake as directed. Cool 10 minutes; run knife around edge of pans to loosen. Remove cakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in pumpkin.
• Cut each cake horizontally to make 2 layers. Place 1 bottom layer, cut side up, on serving plate; top with one-fourth of the whipped cream mixture. Top with another cake layer, cut side down. Top with one-fourth of whipped cream mixture. Repeat with remaining 2 layers and whipped cream mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate any remaining torte.

PUMPKIN TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., Combine cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, eggs, milk, oil and 1 teaspoon pie spice; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pans. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely., Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and the remaining pumpkin and pie spice until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a fourth of the filling. Repeat 3 times. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.

LOW-FAT PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, condensed milk, egg substitute and seasonings just until smooth. Pour into pastry shell., Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

LOW-FAT PUMPKIN CAKE ROLL

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Beat in pumpkin and extract. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger and salt; fold into pumpkin mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan., Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched (do not overbake). Cool for 5 minutes. , Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and remaining confectioners' sugar until fluffy. , Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

PUMPKIN ALMOND MINI MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
• Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ginger, cloves, and allspice together in a bowl. Beat white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until well blended; beat in pumpkin and coconut oil until just combined.
• Stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until batter is well mixed. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling 1/4-inch from the top; sprinkle with almond slices.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, about 11 minutes. Cool muffins in the pans for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool muffins for 5 minutes on rack; sift confectioners' sugar over muffins.

ALMOND-TOPPED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, almonds, sugar and pumpkin pie spice; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, eggnog, flour, syrup and spices. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. , Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand for 5 minutes., Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over top of cheesecake. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 15-18 minutes longer or until almonds are toasted. , Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

FAT-FREE PUMPKIN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together by hand until smooth.
• Put cupcake liners in muffin pan and spray with non-stick spray.
• Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, or until firm to touch.
• Serve with Fat-Free Cool Whip if desired.

LOW-FAT PUMPKIN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray a 13x9-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• In small bowl combine all dry ingredients.
• Set aside.
• In large mixing bowl, whip egg beaters with electric mixer until fluffy.
• Blend in sugar, pumpkin, oil, and applesauce until smooth.
• Gradually add dry mixture to egg mixture. Blend until smooth.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean.
• Edges will appear golden brown.
• Cool cake completely before frosting with fat-free whip or fat-free cream cheese frosting.
• Cream Cheese Frosting Directions:.
• Beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add vanilla and mix.
• Gradually add powdered sugar mixing in sugar until you get to the consistency you desire.

PUMPKIN ALMOND TORTE- LOW FAT

Steps:

• Preheat to 325.
• Powder the Nuts in a blender or processor.
• In a small bowl use an electric mixer to beat egg whites until foamy. Slowly add 3 tablespoons of the sugar. Continue to beat until stiff and peaks form. Set aside.
• In a large bowl beat yolks with remaining sugar until pale. Beat in pumpkin and lemon peel. Stir in flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Fold in nuts and beaten whites. Pour into a greased and floured 9-in pan with removable rim.
• Bake 40-45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on rack 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile make glaze. In a small bowl whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
• Remove rim from Torte. Spoon glaze over torte and allow to cool. Garnish with whipped cream and slivered almonds.