Description
Indulge in a Thanksgiving Piecaken, the ultimate festive dessert that marries classic pumpkin pie, velvety cinnamon cheesecake, and moist spice cake into one spectacular layered creation. This show-stopping treat is perfect for holiday gatherings, impressing guests with its unique presentation and delightful flavors. Easy to make yet visually stunning, this piecaken is not only a feast for the eyes but also a heavenly experience for your taste buds. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or any special occasion, this dessert will be the talk of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packages cream cheese
- 1 store-bought pumpkin pie
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter
- 12 ounces unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Mix in heavy cream and eggs; set aside.
- For the spice cake layer, mix flour with baking powder and spices in one bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; add oil and egg. Gradually combine with dry ingredients alternating with milk.
- Pour half of the spice cake batter into one pan, place the pumpkin pie on top, then spread half of the cheesecake mixture over it. Repeat in the second pan if making two layers.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg