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Thanksgiving Piecaken

A layered dessert combining cheesecake, cake, and pumpkin pie for a unique Thanksgiving treat.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Layer
  • 3 packages 8 ounce packages cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 large eggs
Cake Layer
  • 0.67 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon allspice
  • 0.25 cup butter (softened)
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.33 cup + 1 tablespoon milk
Frosting
  • 12 ounces unsalted butter (softened, 3 sticks)
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 3-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (cold)
Assembly
  • 1 9-inch store-bought pumpkin pie (premade/store-bought)

Method
 

Cheesecake Layer
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Add the heavy cream and eggs, mixing until combined.
  4. Pour into a greased springform pan and bake for about 45 minutes. Let it cool.
Cake Layer
  1. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar. Mix in vegetable oil, milk, and egg.
  3. Combine with the dry ingredients until smooth.
  4. Pour into a cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25-30 minutes.
Frosting
  1. In a mixer, whip up the butter until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream to achieve the right consistency.
Assembly
  1. Trim each layer so that they are approximately the same size before assembling.
  2. Serve chilled or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

Assemble it a day ahead to let the flavors meld together. Use a pre-made pumpkin pie to save time. If the layers seem uneven, just cover them with frosting.