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Thanksgiving Piecaken

Thanksgiving Piecaken: A Dreamy Dessert Delight

Thanksgiving Piecaken combines pumpkin pie, cinnamon cheesecake, and spice cake into a festive dessert that delights every guest.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon can substitute with nutmeg
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream cold for better whipping
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
For the Spice Cake Layer
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1 tbsp Ground Spices Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Cloves, Allspice
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Milk whole
For Assembly
  • 1 store-bought Pumpkin Pie choose a quality pie
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1/2 cup Cold Heavy Whipping Cream cold for better whipping

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Cheesecake Layer Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and sifted flour, mixing until well incorporated.
  2. Pour in vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and heavy whipping cream, blend until velvety. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  3. Pour this filling into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 200°F (93°C) for an additional 30-35 minutes. Let cool before refrigerating overnight.
Spice Cake Layer Preparation
  1. While the cheesecake cools, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan by greasing it.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground spices. In another bowl, cream room temperature butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vegetable oil, an egg, and pure vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Gradually alternate adding flour mixture and milk, stirring until just combined.
  4. Pour spiced batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool and refrigerate overnight.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
  2. Pour in pure vanilla extract and cold heavy whipping cream, whipping until light and airy.
Assembling the Piecaken
  1. Trim the cheesecake and spice cake layers for evenness. Place the cheesecake layer upside down on a cake stand.
  2. Frost the top of the cheesecake with fluffy frosting, then gently place the spice cake layer on top.
  3. Position the store-bought pumpkin pie atop the spice cake and frost the entire piecaken with the remaining frosting.
Final Touches
  1. Chill briefly in the refrigerator to set. Smooth out any rough patches of frosting and decorate with festive toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill each layer before assembly for best results. Sift ingredients to prevent lumps.

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