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Thanksgiving Piecaken Recipe

Thanksgiving Piecaken Recipe: A Decadent Twist on Tradition

Experience a Thanksgiving Piecaken that combines the flavors of pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and spice cake in a delicious twist on tradition.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 642.3 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • blender
  • cake pans
  • frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • cake ring

Ingredients
  

Pecan Pie Layer

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust See recipe link
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Pumpkin Pie Layer

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust See recipe link
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Spice Cake Layer

  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • cup oil

Apple Pie Filling

  • 1 lb apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ tablespoon flour
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cinnamon Buttercream

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature (one package)
  • 4 oz salted butter room temperature (one stick)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

Pecan Pie Layer

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the pie crust in the bottom of 9-inch pie plate lined with parchment paper.
  • Put the pecans in the pie crust.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pie shell over the pecans.
  • Bake until the filling is set about 35-40 minutes. Let cool completely.

Pumpkin Pie Layer

  • Put the pie crust in the bottom of 9-inch pie plate lined with parchment paper.
  • Combine the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour the filling into the crust.
  • Bake on the bottom rack until the filling is set about 45-50 minutes. Let cool completely.

Spice Cake Layer

  • This will make 2 cakes. You only need one for the piecaken. You can half the ingredients to just bake one if you prefer.
  • Line two 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Prepare batter as directed on box.
  • Add to prepared pans.
  • Bake as directed. Let cool completely.

Apple Pie Filling

  • While the pies and cake are baking put the apples and sugar in a frying pan. Cook over low until softened.
  • Stir in the flour. Cook until the juices thicken. Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool completely.

Cinnamon Buttercream

  • Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar.
  • Add the cinnamon, one tablespoon of milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  • Add more milk, if needed, to reach a pipeable consistency.

Assembly

  • It is best to make the pies, cake, and apple filling the day before. Chill in the refrigerator overnight for best results.
  • Transfer the pies and cake to a large cutting board.
  • Use the 8-inch cake ring to cut an 8-inch circle in each layer.
  • Gently place the pecan pie in the bottom of the cake ring. Top with a thin layer of buttercream.
  • Next, place the pumpkin pie in the cake ring. Top with a thin layer of icing.
  • Finally, place the spice cake in the cake ring. (If possible, pause here and refrigerate the piecaken for one hour to set the layers).
  • Remove the cake ring. Cover with a thin layer of frosting.
  • Put the apple filling in the center of the top of the cake. Pipe rosettes around the filling and along the bottom edge.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Once the frosting has hardened you can wrap in plastic wrap.
  • If making ahead of time I recommend adding a few long wooden skewers so the layers don't shift. Remove them right before serving. The apple filling will hide the holes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 642.3kcalCarbohydrates: 78.1gProtein: 6.4gFat: 35.3gSaturated Fat: 13.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 14.7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 99.9mgSodium: 391.3mgPotassium: 282.2mgFiber: 3gSugar: 56.9gVitamin A: 3935.6IUVitamin C: 2.3mgCalcium: 86.2mgIron: 2.8mg
Keyword dessert recipe, Holiday Dessert, layered cake, pecan pie, Piecaken, thanksgiving
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