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Piecaken

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Piecaken is the ultimate dessert mashup—whole pie baked inside a cake, frosted and decorated for an indulgent, layered masterpiece. Perfect for holidays and special occasions, it’s a dramatic and delicious showstopper that’s surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-baked apple pie (or other favorite pie: pecan, cherry, pumpkin, etc.)
  • Optional: 1 additional small pie for a second layer
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon or cocoa powder, depending on flavor
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or cream cheese, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–4 tbsp heavy cream, to adjust consistency
  • Optional garnishes: crushed nuts, pie crust crumbles, caramel drizzle, whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Pre-bake pies if not already cooked and let them cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch deep cake pans.
  3. Prepare cake batter: mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, and any optional spices until smooth.
  4. Pour a thin layer of cake batter into each cake pan to coat the bottom.
  5. Place a pie upright into each pan, centered, then pour remaining batter around and over the pies to cover completely.
  6. Bake for 45–55 minutes, checking for doneness near the cake edges with a toothpick.
  7. Cool cake-pie layers completely before frosting.
  8. Frost between layers and all around with buttercream or cream cheese frosting. Decorate with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Use boxed cake mix and store-bought pies for a quicker version.
  • Stick with 6- or 7-inch pies to fit standard 9-inch pans.
  • Chill layers before stacking for cleaner slicing.
  • Mini pies can be used for individual piecakens in jumbo muffin tins.
  • Try flavored frostings like maple, cinnamon, or ganache for variation.

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