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Thanksgiving Piecaken

Thanksgiving Piecaken: The Ultimate Cozy Holiday Delight

Thanksgiving Piecaken is a festive masterpiece combining pumpkin pie, cinnamon cheesecake, and spiced cake, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese or Neufchâtel for lighter option
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice for variation
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • 3 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan alternative
For the Spice Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 1/2 cup Butter or applesauce for lower-fat version
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 large Egg or mashed banana
  • 1/2 cup Milk or almond milk for dairy-free option
For the Toppings and Assembly
  • 1 whole Pre-made Pumpkin Pie homemade for a personal touch
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar or ground granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (for frosting) or flavored extracts
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (for frosting) omit for denser frosting

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand mixer
  • Serrated knife

Method
 

Cheesecake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), grease 9-inch springform pan, and line bottom with parchment. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in granulated sugar and flour. Add vanilla, cinnamon, and cream until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Pour batter into pan and bake for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature to 200°F and bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in center. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
Spice Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), grease 9-inch round cake pan. In a bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, mix in egg and oil. Add flour mixture alternately with milk until smooth. Pour into pan and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat softened butter until light and fluffy for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing. Once combined, add vanilla and heavy cream, and beat on high until light and airy for 3-5 minutes.
Assembly of Piecaken
  1. Trim cooled cheesecake and spice cake for even surface. Place cheesecake on a cake stand, frost top. Add spice cake layer, then pre-made pumpkin pie. Frost exterior with remaining buttercream.
Chilling and Decorating
  1. Refrigerate assembled Piecaken for 20-30 minutes to set layers and firm frosting. Decorate with sprinkles or whipped cream before serving.
Serving
  1. Slice generously and serve chilled. Enjoy the rich flavors of cheesecake, spiced cake, and pumpkin pie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Monitor baking times closely to avoid overbaking and cracks in the cheesecake.

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