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Thanksgiving Piecaken

Thanksgiving Piecaken: Decadent Layers of Holiday Bliss

Experience the Thanksgiving Piecaken, a delicious layered dessert featuring pumpkin pie, cheesecake, and spice cake—perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free option available
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon can substitute with nutmeg
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 3 Large Eggs can substitute with flax eggs
Spice Cake Layer
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • 1/2 cup Butter or vegan butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can replace with granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Milk or non-dairy alternative
Topping and Frosting
  • 1 whole Store-Bought Pumpkin Pie
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract can use almond extract
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Cheesecake Layer Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare springform pan with non-stick spray and parchment. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Blend in sugar, flour, vanilla, cinnamon. Gradually add cream and eggs. Pour mixture into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 200°F and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
Spice Cake Layer Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F again. Grease cake pan. Whisk together dry ingredients in one bowl. Cream butter and sugars in another until fluffy. Add wet ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into pan and bake for 15-17 minutes. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Pour in vanilla and add heavy whipping cream. Whip until fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Level cheesecake layer, place upside down on cake stand. Frost top with creamy frosting. Add spice cake on top, applying more frosting if desired. Trim pumpkin pie to fit on top.
Final Touches
  1. Frost the entire Thanksgiving Piecaken generously with the remaining frosting. Chill for 20-30 minutes to set frosting.
Serving
  1. Slice into the piecaken and garnish with whipped cream or cinnamon. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best results. Allow layers to cool completely before assembly for better presentation. Experiment with alternative pie options for variety.

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