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Thanksgiving Piecaken Recipe

Thanksgiving Piecaken Recipe

5.2 from 7 reviews

This Thanksgiving Piecaken is a delightful combination of three favorite desserts – cheesecake, spice cake, and pumpkin pie – all in one epic treat. With layers of creamy cheesecake, spiced cake, and delicious pumpkin pie, this dessert is sure to impress your guests at any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake layer:

  • 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

Spice cake layer:

  • 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

Pumpkin pie layer:

  • 1 (9-inch) store-bought pumpkin pie, premade/storebought

Frosting layer:

  • 12 ounces unsalted butter, softened, 3 sticks
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
  • 34 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, cold

Instructions

  1. Cheesecake Layer: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and prepare a 9-inch springform pan. Cream the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and flour, then mix in vanilla and cinnamon. Add heavy cream, then eggs one at a time. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F, then reduce heat to 200°F and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes. Let cool and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Cake Layer: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and brown sugar. Add oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients and milk. Bake for 15-17 minutes. Cool, wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Frosting: Cream butter, then add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in cinnamon, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
  4. Assembly: Trim layers to size. Place cheesecake layer on a cake stand, top with frosting. Add cake layer, top with more frosting. Trim pumpkin pie to fit cake, cover with remaining frosting. Chill, decorate, and serve.

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Keywords: Thanksgiving, Piecaken, Dessert, Cheesecake, Spice Cake, Pumpkin Pie