Description
Why choose between pie or cake when you can have both? This Thanksgiving Piecaken layers pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and spice cake all in one jaw-dropping dessert. It’s the ultimate showstopper that brings the best of fall flavors together. With creamy frosting between each layer and a festive finish on top, this easy recipe is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, holiday food inspiration, or a quick but impressive Thanksgiving treat, this Piecaken covers all the sweet bases.
Ingredients
1 8-inch pecan pie
1 8-inch pumpkin pie
1 8-inch spice cake
1 cup buttercream frosting
1 cup whipped cream (optional, for topping)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bake the spice cake in an 8-inch pan. Let it cool completely.
2. Prepare the pumpkin and pecan pies. If using homemade, bake and cool them fully.
3. Remove pies from their tins. Trim tops if necessary to create flat, even layers.
4. Start with the pecan pie as the base, spread frosting, add pumpkin pie, more frosting, then the spice cake.
5. Apply a crumb coat of frosting. Chill to set.
6. Fully frost the stacked layers with remaining buttercream.
7. Decorate with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Chill before serving.
8. Slice with a hot knife for clean servings.
Notes
Make sure each layer is completely cool before assembling to avoid melting the frosting.
Use a serrated knife or hot chef’s knife for the cleanest slice across layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: piecaken, thanksgiving dessert, pie cake combo, holiday showstopper, easy layered cake