Description
A unique Thanksgiving dessert that combines a pumpkin pie nestled in a rich chocolate cake, draped in luscious vanilla frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, spices, and pumpkin puree. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour into a pie crust and bake until set.
- Make the Chocolate Cake Batter: In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, then mix in eggs and vanilla extract. Add cocoa powder, flour, and heavy cream, blending until smooth.
- Layering Up: Once your pumpkin pie cools, place it in the center of the cake batter. Pour more batter on top to encase the pie. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cooling and Frosting: Allow the Piecaken to cool completely. Whip heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form, then frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Slice and Serve: Slice into this creation and serve with whipped cream or cinnamon.
Notes
Allow the Piecaken to cool completely before slicing to maintain its layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Piecaken, dessert, chocolate cake, pumpkin pie, holiday treat