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Thanksgiving Piecaken

Thanksgiving Piecaken: A Luxurious Layered Dessert Delight

Thanksgiving Piecaken is a delightful layered dessert that combines pumpkin pie, cheesecake, and spice cake, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 12 hours
Total Time 14 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can be substituted with erythritol
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be a substitute
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon can swap with nutmeg
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream light cream can be a substitute
  • 3 Large Eggs
Spice Cake Layer
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can replace it
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 tbsp Spices (Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Cloves, Allspice) adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a healthier substitute
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can be swapped with melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup Milk almond milk works for dairy-free
Pumpkin Pie Layer
  • 1 pie Store-Bought Pumpkin Pie or homemade if preferred
Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar can try powdered erythritol
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a twist
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Cake stand
  • Springform pan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Cheesecake Layer Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add granulated sugar and flour until combined. Mix in vanilla and cinnamon, add heavy whipping cream, and eggs one at a time. Bake for 10 mins, reduce to 200°F, and continue baking for 30-35 mins until center jiggles. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
Spice Cake Layer Preparation
  1. Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices in one bowl. Cream softened butter and brown sugar in another bowl, add oil, egg, and vanilla, mix well. Gradually combine with milk until just combined. Bake for 15-17 mins until toothpick comes out clean. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat softened unsalted butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing after each addition. Pour in vanilla and a splash of heavy cream, whip until creamy and smooth.
Assembly
  1. Trim each cake layer for uniformity. Place cheesecake on a cake stand, spread frosting on top, position spice cake on top, frost it. Trim pumpkin pie and place it on top of the spice cake. Frost the entire piecaken, chill to set, and decorate with remaining frosting and cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure each layer cools completely before assembly. Use a springform pan for the cheesecake layer for easier removal. Experiment with different pie flavors for the pumpkin layer.

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