Thanksgiving Piecaken

Elevate your holiday dessert game with this show-stopping Thanksgiving Piecaken—a decadent triple-layered masterpiece that combines your favorite Thanksgiving flavors into one unforgettable treat. This indulgent creation features a spiced pumpkin pie and a rich pecan pie baked directly into moist, buttery cake layers, all wrapped in a tangy cream cheese frosting and topped with a festive dollop of cranberry sauce. Perfect for impressing your guests, this dessert offers a delightful surprise with every slice, showcasing the ultimate fusion of pies and cake. With simple preparation using pre-made pies and a homemade cake batter, this Piecaken is the ideal centerpiece to crown your Thanksgiving feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made (9-inch) Pumpkin pie
• 1 pre-made (9-inch) Pecan pie
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 Eggs
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Cranberry sauce (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottoms of two 9-inch springform pans with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3

Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 5

Pour about 1/3 of the cake batter into the bottom of one prepared springform pan. Place the pumpkin pie (still intact) gently on top of the batter in the center. Pour an additional 1/3 of the batter over the pie, covering it completely.

Step 6

Repeat the process with the second springform pan, but this time using the pecan pie.

Step 7

Bake both pans in the preheated oven for around 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake layer (not the pie) comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the piecakens to cool completely in the pans on wire racks before carefully removing them.

Step 9

To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream while beating until a fluffy consistency is achieved.

Step 10

Place the pumpkin piecaken layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Carefully stack the pecan piecaken layer on top and frost the entire exterior of the piecaken.

Step 11

For garnish, spoon cranberry sauce decoratively on top of the piecaken or around the edges. Chill the completed piecaken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to set.

Step 12

Slice and serve this impressive Thanksgiving dessert creation to wow your guests!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4018.5 grams (4018.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	13369

Total Fat 665.90g	854%
Saturated Fat 302.80g	1514%
Polyunsaturated Fat 53.00g
Cholesterol 2930mg	977%
Sodium 8688mg	378%
Total Carbohydrate 1713.00g	623%
Dietary Fiber 53.00g	189%
Total Sugars 1160.10g
Protein 182.10g	364%

Vitamin D 708IU	3538%
Calcium 1916mg	147%
Iron 47mg	259%
Potassium 4455mg	95%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 50.5%