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Piecaken

Piecaken: The Ultimate Layered Dessert to Wow Your Guests

Piecaken combines cake and pie into one stunning dessert, perfect for impressing guests this holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and a rich flavor
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider using coconut sugar for a healthier option
  • 2 cups Flour Use all-purpose or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon You can substitute with nutmeg or pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version
  • 3 large Eggs Swap with flax or chia seeds for a vegan alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can add a unique twist
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute
For the Pie
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the pie filling; use granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Acts as a thickening agent
  • 1/4 cup Ice Water Try cold lemonade for a hint of flavor
  • 6 cups Apples Choose firm apples like Granny Smith
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Grind granulated sugar if needed
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup Milk Non-dairy milk works just as well
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adds cozy flavor to the frosting
Optional Crumb Topping
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melted for crumb topping
  • 1/2 cup Flour Combined with sugar and cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Sugar For the topping
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon Enhances flavor of topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform Pan
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare the pie filling by mixing brown sugar, sugar, flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples, then fold into the sugar mixture.
  3. Make the pie crust by cutting cold butter into flour until coarse crumbs form, then add ice water and mix.
  4. Roll out the dough, place in the pie dish, fill with apples, cover with top crust, and bake for 45-55 minutes.
  5. Cool the pie on a wire rack completely.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for the cake.
  7. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices in one bowl, and cream butter with sugars in another until fluffy.
  8. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, then mix wet and dry ingredients.
  9. Pour half of the cake batter into a buttered springform pan, place the cooled pie on top, and cover with remaining batter.
  10. Bake the piecaken for 35 minutes, then check and cover with foil if browning too quickly, bake for an additional 40-50 minutes.
  11. Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, then prepare frosting by mixing softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon.
  12. Frost the cooled piecaken generously and, if using, sprinkle optional crumb topping before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool your pie thoroughly before assembly to prevent sogginess. Monitor baking times closely for perfect results.

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