Thanksgiving Piecaken
Piecaken combines pumpkin pie, cinnamon cheesecake, and spice cake for a festive dessert perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 1 box spice cake mix Prepared according to package instructions.
- 3 large eggs For mixing into the cake batter.
- 1 cup milk Adds moisture to the batter.
- 1 tablespoon butter For greasing the cake pan.
For the Layers
- 1 pumpkin pie pumpkin pie Must be fully set before assembly.
- 1 cinnamon cheesecake cinnamon cheesecake Must be fully set before assembly.
For the Flavoring
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
- Prepare the spice cake mix according to package instructions, adding in the eggs and milk.
Layering
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Carefully place the pumpkin pie on top of the cake batter.
- Spread the cinnamon cheesecake layer over the pumpkin pie.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the cheesecake layer.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
Serve the Piecaken with a dollop of whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.