Description
A culinary masterpiece that beautifully merges cheesecake, spiced cake, and pumpkin pie into one stunning dessert perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 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
- Spiced Cake Layer:
- 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
- Pumpkin Layer:
- 1 (9-inch) store-bought pumpkin pie
- Frosting:
- 12 ounces unsalted butter (softened, about 3 sticks)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 3–4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (cold)
Instructions
- For the Cheesecake Layer: Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in flour, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Add heavy cream and eggs one at a time. Pour into greased springform pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until set. Cool and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- For the Spiced Cake Layer: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vegetable oil, vanilla, and one egg. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices. Alternate adding dry mixture with milk to wet mixture until well combined. Pour into greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the Frosting: Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla and enough heavy whipping cream to achieve desired consistency, adding cinnamon if desired.
- Assembling: Trim cheesecake and cake layers for uniformity. Lay cheesecake layer as base, place cake layer on top, then frost the sides and top with creamy frosting. Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Start with room temperature ingredients for smoother batter. For added flavor, consider adding a splash of maple syrup to the cake mix. Allow the cheesecake layer to chill fully for best slicing results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 95 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg