Thanksgiving Piecaken
This Thanksgiving Piecaken is a decadent, layered dessert combining a rich cinnamon cheesecake, fluffy spice cake, and a classic pumpkin pie—all stacked together and frosted with a creamy buttercream. It’s the ultimate showstopper for your holiday table, blending all your favorite fall desserts into one unforgettable bite. Perfect for impressing guests and creating a new Thanksgiving tradition, this recipe is worth every step.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Parchment paper
- Offset spatula (for frosting)
- Cake stand (optional)
Ingredients
- Cheesecake Layer
- 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 large eggs
- Spice Cake Layer
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp milk
- Pumpkin Pie Layer
- 1 9-inch store-bought pumpkin pie
- Buttercream Frosting
- 12 oz unsalted butter softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
- 3 –4 tbsp cold heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Make Cheesecake Layer:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, and whipping cream. Mix in eggs last. Bake at 350°F for 10 mins, then 200°F for 30–35 mins. Chill overnight.
- Make Spice Cake:
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Cream butter and sugar, then add oil, egg, vanilla, and dry mix alternately with milk. Bake at 350°F for 15–17 mins. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
- Make Buttercream Frosting:
- Whip butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in cinnamon (optional), vanilla, and cream until smooth and whipped.
- Assemble:
- Trim layers evenly. Stack cheesecake, cake, and pumpkin pie with buttercream between. Frost fully and chill. Finish with final layer of buttercream and garnish with cinnamon.
Notes
Chill all layers before assembling for best results.
For cleaner cuts, use a warm knife and wipe between slices.
Store in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days.