Description
This Thanksgiving Piecaken is an extraordinary layered dessert that merges the beloved flavors of pumpkin pie, creamy cheesecake, and spiced cake. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this showstopper not only looks impressive but also tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, harmonious flavors. Each slice offers a delightful combination of textures that will leave your guests raving about your baking skills. Whether you’re hosting a large family feast or an intimate dinner, this unique dessert will be the centerpiece of your celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 (9-inch) store-bought pumpkin pie (premade/storebought)
- 12 ounces unsalted butter (softened, 3 sticks)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 3–4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (cold)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 9-inch round cake pans.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, heavy cream, and eggs; mix well. Pour into one pan and bake for 60 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- For the spice cake layer, combine flour, baking powder, spices, butter, brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract, egg, and milk until smooth. Divide batter between two pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Assemble by layering one spice cake on a serving plate followed by the pumpkin pie and cheesecake layer; top with the second spice cake and remaining cheesecake mixture.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar while mixing. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream to desired consistency.
- Frost assembled piecaken and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg