The Piecaken
Introduction: The Piecaken
Life is full of interesting food combinations, but have you ever had a pie inside of a cake?
After you create this fun-filled combination, you will say that you have! This recipe is so simple to make all you need to have is experience making pie and cake. Everything will be worth it when you see a person's face light up while cutting into the piecaken. Not only will shock and delight overtake the senses, so will the sweet flavor of the pie mixed with the moist spongy cake. If you make this, you will surely be the talk of the town.
This recipe is catered to anyone with a pie and cake recipe they would like to combine. This process will work for any pie or cake out there! You can make combinations like chocolate cake and cherry pie, or even coffee cake and apple pie! Anything will work in this process, but I'll give you a little help to get started by making the Chocolate Pumpkin Piecaken! I hope you have a sweet adventure making the piecaken!
Let's get started!
Supplies
Mixing bowls, pie dish, springform pan, whisk, scissors, double-boiler, stove, candy thermometer, hand mixer, spatula, and a squeeze bottle
Step 1: Ingredients for the Piecaken
Ingredients for the Pumpkin Pie:
* 1 roll of chilled pie dough
* 1/3 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 3 eggs
* 1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin puree
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Ingredients for the Chocolate Cake:
* 2 cups granulated sugar
* 1 3/4 cups of flour
* 3/4 cup of baking cocoa
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 1 cup milk
* 1 cup boiling water
* 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Ingredients for Swiss Meringue Vanilla Buttercream
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 3 egg whites
* 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)
* 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Step 2: Preparing the Pie Dish
Begin by taking the chilled pie dough out of the refrigerator and unrolling it on the counter. Place a well-greased pie dish next to the prepared dough and gently lay the dough over the dish. Carefully make sure that the dough fits into the pie dish by pressing the dough to fit. Next, take some scissors and cut the pie dough to fit the dish. Make sure that the dough is not falling over the edge of the dish or else the pie will not come out properly. You can do this by folding the edges of the dough above the lip of the dish. Gently pinch the edges of the pie. 305
After preparing the pie crust, set it aside for later use.
Note: You can also use a homemade pie crust for your piecaken, but I would recommend buying a premade crust. It is easier to work with and won't give you much grief.
Step 3: Making the Pie Filling
Begin making the pie filling by measuring out all the ingredients that are needed to make the pumpkin filling. Take 3 eggs and crack them into a large mixing bowl. Next, add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/3 cup of brown sugar into the large mixing bowl. Whisk and combine eggs and sugars until smooth. Next add one can of pumpkin puree, 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the sugar and egg mixture. Stir all of the ingredients until fully combined. The result should be nice and smooth
Step 4: Pouring the Pie
After the filling has been mixed and the pie dish has been prepared, it is time to pour! Begin by taking your pie dish and placing it next to your mixture. Next, carefully pour the contents of the mixture into the prepared pie dish. Tap the pie dish against the counter several times to make sure that the filling is evenly spread throughout the dish.
Step 5: Baking the Pie
After the pumpkin pie has been poured, it is time to bake it! Set the oven for 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pie on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 45 minutes.
Step 6: Making the Chocolate Cake
While the pumpkin pie is baking, you can begin making your chocolate cake. 891