Thanksgiving Piecaken: A Nutty Pumpkin and Pecan Pie Cake Hybrid Recipe
A decadent Thanksgiving Piecaken that layers a rich pumpkin pie and a sticky pecan pie inside moist cake layers, then frosts and chills for a show-stopping dessert combining the best of pies and cake.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pumpkin Pie
- 1 9-inch prepared pumpkin pie
For the Pecan Pie
- 1 9-inch prepared pecan pie
For the Cake Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Bake Cake Layers: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide the cake batter evenly between two 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely in pans.
- Assemble Piecaken: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Carefully place the pumpkin pie on top of the first cake layer. Next, place the pecan pie on top of the pumpkin pie. Finally, top with the second cake layer, forming a stacked layered dessert with pies in the middle.
- Frost the Piecaken: Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy, then gradually adding powdered sugar alternated with heavy cream. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread a generous amount of frosting evenly over the top and sides of the assembled piecaken.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the fully assembled and frosted piecaken for at least 2 hours to set. Slice carefully to serve portions with visible layers of pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cake.
Notes
- Ensure pies are fully baked and cooled before assembling.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the piecaken cleanly.
- Customize with different pie flavors or cake types if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Thanksgiving dessert, piecaken, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, layered cake, holiday dessert
