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Thanksgiving Piecaken

Thanksgiving Piecaken
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Indulge in the ultimate Thanksgiving treat with our show-stopping Thanksgiving Piecaken! This impressive dessert combines a rich pumpkin pie, creamy cinnamon cheesecake, and moist spice cake into one delightful creation. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this piecaken not only looks stunning but also tantalizes your taste buds with warm autumn flavors. It’s surprisingly simple to make, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Delight your guests and elevate your celebrations with every slice of this extraordinary dessert!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, heavy cream, and eggs until well mixed.
  2. Pour into a greased springform pan; bake for about 60 minutes until set but still jiggly. Cool completely.
  3. Prepare spice cake batter by whisking flour, baking powder, and spices in one bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy; add oil, vanilla, egg, and milk gradually.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
  5. Assemble by placing the pumpkin pie upside down on a cake plate; spread cooled cheesecake layer on top; pour spice cake batter over it evenly.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-35 minutes until done.
  7. For frosting: beat softened butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla while mixing in cold heavy cream until fluffy.
  8. Frost cooled piecaken generously and serve.

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