Description
Discover the ultimate holiday dessert with our Thanksgiving Piecaken, a delightful fusion of classic flavors that will amaze your guests. This impressive layered treat combines the rich taste of pumpkin pie, creamy cinnamon cheesecake, and spiced cake for a festive indulgence perfect for your celebrations. Each bite reveals a delicious surprise, making it an unforgettable centerpiece for Thanksgiving gatherings or any special occasion. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, this dessert is easy to make and feeds a crowd, ensuring everyone leaves satisfied.
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 baking pans.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, heavy cream, and eggs until smooth. Pour into a prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes.
- For the spice cake layer, mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Combine and pour into a prepared pan; bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Assemble by placing the pumpkin pie on a platter, topping it with cheesecake, then adding the spice cake layer.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy; drizzle in cold heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
- Frost your assembled piecaken and serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg