Description
Thanksgiving Piecaken is the ultimate dessert fusion that seamlessly combines the rich flavors of cake and pie into a stunning centerpiece. Picture slicing through moist, spiced cake to uncover a velvety pumpkin pie nestled inside—it’s a delightful treat perfect for your holiday gatherings. This eye-catching dessert is sure to impress your guests and become the highlight of your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (freshly whipped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before layering one on a serving plate with whipped cream; top with the second layer and finish with more whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg