Thanksgiving Piecaken: An Indulgent Twist on Holiday Classics
A delicious fusion of pie and cake that will surprise and delight your holiday guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the butter and eggs, and mix until combined.
- Stir in the pecans, pumpkin puree, and spices.
- Pour the mixture into two prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before assembling with pie layers.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, consider adding cream cheese frosting between layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Piecaken, Holiday Desserts