Caramel Pumpkin Torte - Ohio Eggs

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 1 can pumpkin (15 oz.)
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 6 egg whites
• 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup buttery cracker crumbs (ex: Ritz)
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce, divided
• 1 package cream cheese (8 oz.), room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar