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Why fight over whether cake or pie is better when you can combine the two to make this chocolate pecan piecaken recipe? \u2014James Schend, Dairy Freed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1790647,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,303971,304158,303984,305744,304423,304288,305487,304390,303966,304408,304368,305784,304268,304072,324623,304388,304150,304468,304403],"categories-v2":[308623,308500,310461,309438,308513,311389,308821,308988,308481,259620,310796,308761,308495,308813,308745,311426,259483,308669,309177,308752,309434,308875,308812],"coauthors":[],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/caramel-pecan-cheesecake-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Caramel-Pecan-Cheesecake-Pie_EXPS_TOHD24_35948_KristinaVanni_7.jpg"},{"post_title":"Coconut-Pecan German Chocolate 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Pour remaining batter into 6 muffin cups."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake cupcakes according to package directions, and cake layers until cakes start to pull away from edges of pans and tops are completely set, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pans 1 hour before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"If cake layers have rounded tops, trim with a serrated knife to make level. Place 1 cake layer, bottom side up, on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining frosting. If desired, press chopped pecans onto side of cake and sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of cake. Decorate cupcakes as desired. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers."}],"recipeYield":"16 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 839 calories","fatContent":"35g fat (9g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"98mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"759mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"123g carbohydrate (75g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"8g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.076923,"reviewCount":13,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jeanna"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019m giving this recipe 5 stars, because it\u2019s not every day you get everyone so excited about food. This was definitely a new challenge for me, as I\u2019m not a baker, and store bought or not, I\u2019ve never had things turn out to be crowd pleasers\u2026this, however, caused my Facebook to nearly break in following my adventure in\u2014not just baking this, but also cutting into the finished product. I will admit to you that I greatly modified this to suit my beginners needs\u2014I used a store bought pumpkin pie, spice cake mix, and cream cheese store bought icing. I used the amount of batter according to the recipe here, which obviously makes all the difference. I decorated the cake with Halloween sprinkles and candy corn with a skeleton face\u2014which thanks to Winton baking toppers looked semi pro\u2014\ud83e\udd23\ud83c\udf83. Everyone loved it. Very thankful for this recipe\u2014STORE BOUGHT or not!\nThe only reason for maybe 4, not 5 stars would be because of the bottom portion of the cake\u2026it doesn\u2019t always cook up as nicely as it could, leaving it a bit gooey. I sort of liked that too though. \u2764\ufe0f","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JoyHeisey934"},"reviewBody":"The piecaken turned out just like the photos in the publication. The pan sizes are very important for both the pies and the cakes. I made from scratch both pies including the crust, used the chocolate and spice cake mixes and made homemade buttercream icing. The piecaken received high applause and was very very tasty. Second piece worthy! A beautiful centerpiece for your table.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mia939"},"reviewBody":"Well... My Mother and I did this Piecaken and We Followed the recipe of Course. WE didnt have any batter left over for the Cupcakes . The Pans with the batter just boiled over all in the stove it was a mess at first BUT the Cakes came out of the Pans Awesome. We put together the cake and iced it and It was Delicious. We had Family over and they all loved it... Next time I will used Deep dish 9 in rounds ..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Linda0516"},"reviewBody":"For those who gave this a one star i can only say Shame on you .no where does it say you can't do your own home made pies and your own cake mix or even frosting .I enjoyed the introduction to a Technique thats different than i have seen ..An entire Thanksgiving dessert in one Piecaken. Thanks .I'll definitely do this for Thanksgiving this year .","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"susan9428"},"reviewBody":"I had an 8\" pumpkin and a 10\" pecan (all I could find in the store). I cut off the pecan crust to adjust but it ended up getting very messy! The crustless pecan layer was actually kind of cool but not sure I would recommend. Also strayed from the recipe by pouring mostly all of the cake batter in (put a tray underneath the cake pan knowing it would spill). Messy process! but it turned out surprisingly well. I don't really bake (almost never) so I was proud, my dad was super impressed! (I didn't tell anyone that the pies were store bought:). It is a lot of dessert though - enough to feed at least 20 people (the way I made it anyway). If I do this again I will probably try sticking to the measurements in the recipe but it at the time (and because I never bake) it just seemed like it needed more batter...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Stacey972"},"reviewBody":"Tried it and failed miserably. Kid and family laughed and ate the disastrous looking pie cake. \n\nWill absolutely try again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Beth823"},"reviewBody":"I look forward to trying this out. It reminds me of the famous \u201cTurduckin\u201d. They would probably pair very well together, with a pipe full of the kush.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Peapod0114"},"reviewBody":"I was floored that this worked! My mother in law both had our doubts if this was going to pan out. I made it for my brother in laws birthday because he is a baking machine! He loves to bake and I wanted to make him something unconventional. Not only did it come out perfect, it was delicious and my nephew who is usually skeptical of out of the box creations even thought it was top notch. A truly impressive dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Maxine776"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019m giving this 5 stars not bc I made it (I\u2019m only learning about it after Thanksgiving), although I do intend to, but bc it\u2019s SO unique, and just SOUNDS fun!\n\nWhy couldn\u2019t I use frozen pies as long as they\u2019rr cooked and cold before using?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"foreverfarm1"},"reviewBody":"I was so dissapointed with this recipe when I saw it in the magazine that I had to come on here and say it. I dont have a problem with package cake mix and I dont have a problem if people want to buy a pie - but honestly, to even post a recipe that is completely packaged and absolutely nothing is doctored or homemade is so disappointing for a magazine that I consider one of the best. you couldnt even make the frosting?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stephaniezwiker"},"reviewBody":"

This is the second year I\u2019ve made this. Last year was the first time and it made a mess in the oven because of overflow. I followed directions, made sure I had 8\u201d pies and 9\u201d pans. Carefully measured the amount of cake mix for each pan and it made a HUGE mess in the oven. Thought maybe there was user error somewhere along the way so I figured I\u2019d try again this year. I was even MORE careful this year and the same thing happened. At least this year I was prepared for a mess and it was a good thing because I think this time was worse. Disappointed because the family liked\/likes it but I won\u2019t be making it again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Samuel979"},"reviewBody":"Thanks for creating and sharing. I'm not bothered by this being all prepared products.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jessica403"},"reviewBody":"

I made this cake and it was a disaster. The chocolate cake was dry and burnt on the outside and raw on the inside. The pumpkin spice cake was smoothy and gross on the side with the pumpkin facing up. I threw the whole thing in the trash. It was trash. Horrible recipe. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"261821","romance_copy_dek":"Why fight over whether cake or pie is better when you can combine the two to make this chocolate pecan piecaken recipe? \u2014James Schend<\/a>, Dairy Freed<\/a>","enhanced_recipe_title":"Chocolate Pecan Piecaken","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 package spice cake mix (regular size)","IngredientText":"1 package spice cake mix (regular size)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 pre-baked pumpkin pie (8 inches)","IngredientText":"1 pre-baked pumpkin pie (8 inches)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)","IngredientText":"1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 pre-baked pecan pie (8 inches)","IngredientText":"1 pre-baked pecan pie (8 inches)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting","IngredientText":"2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Optional: Chopped pecans and ground cinnamon","IngredientText":"Optional: Chopped pecans and ground cinnamon"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Piecaken_EXPS_THON21_261821_B06_22_8bV1.jpg","RecipeId":261821,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Chocolate Pecan Piecaken Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Piecaken_EXPS_THON21_261821_B06_22_8bV1.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"James","Lastname":"Schend","City":"Pleasant Prairie","StateDescription":"Wisconsin","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/76\/75x75\/cp_James-Schend73_RMS.jpg","TimeCallout":"Prep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min. + cooling","MinimumServingQuantity":16,"MaximumServingQuantity":16,"Yield":"16 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Chocolate Pecan Piecaken","SubmittedTitle":"Piecaken","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.08,"WebPublishedDate":"7\/9\/2021 5:19:28 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_THON21_261821_B06_22_8bV1.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":45,"CookTimeInMinutes":55,"TotalTimeInMinutes":100,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Piecaken","OriginalSourceProject":"Piecaken","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"

Chocolate Pecan Piecaken Tips<\/h2>

Can you use frozen pies for this recipe?<\/h3>Pies from the freezer section of the grocery store will not work for this recipe; use pre-baked pies from the bakery section.","Metadescription":"This piecaken recipe combines everyone's favorite desserts: pie and cake! Use store-bought pies or bake your favorite pie recipes. ","AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"Why fight over whether cake or pie is better when you can combine the two to make this chocolate pecan piecaken recipe? \u2014James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Piecaken Recipe","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Grease 12 muffin cups. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Prepare spice cake mix batter according to package directions. Transfer 1-1\/2 cups batter to 1 of the prepared pans. Remove pumpkin pie from pan; place upside down on top of batter. Top with 2-1\/2 cups additional batter; tap pan on counter to remove any air bubbles (batter should not completely fill pan). Pour remaining batter into 6 muffin cups. ","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Prepare chocolate cake mix batter according to package directions. Transfer 1-1\/2 cups batter to remaining prepared pan. Remove pecan pie from pan; place upside down on top of batter. Top with 2-1\/2 cups additional batter; tap pan on counter to remove any air bubbles (batter should not completely fill pan). Pour remaining batter into 6 muffin cups.","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" Bake cupcakes according to package directions, and cake layers until cakes start to pull away from edges of pans and tops are completely set, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pans 1 hour before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.","SequenceNo":4},{"Direction":" If cake layers have rounded tops, trim with a serrated knife to make level. Place 1 cake layer, bottom side up, on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining frosting. If desired, press chopped pecans onto side of cake and sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of cake. Decorate cupcakes as desired. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers.","SequenceNo":5}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Cakes","ID":305744},{"Name":"Layer Cakes","ID":305784},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Cake Pan","ID":303984},{"Name":"Mixer","ID":304072},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Christmas","ID":304423},{"Name":"Fall","ID":304390},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"Seasons","ID":304388},{"Name":"Thanksgiving","ID":304468},{"Name":"Winter","ID":304403},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Breads & Desserts","ID":304158},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":10,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 piece: 839 calories, 35g fat (9g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 123g carbohydrate (75g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.","NoOfRatings":13,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Piecaken_EXPS_THON21_261821_B06_22_8bV1.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Piecaken_EXPS_THON21_261821_B06_22_8bV1.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"Chocolate Pecan Piecaken Tips","TipText":"

Can you use frozen pies for this piecaken recipe?<\/h3>Pies from the freezer section of the grocery store will not work for this piecaken recipe; use prebaked pies from the bakery section. Or, for a fully homemade chocolate pecan piecaken, make the pies from scratch. Start by choosing your favorite pecan pie recipe<\/a> and pumpkin pie recipe<\/a>. Bake them well in advance so they have time to fully cool before you get to work on building the piecaken.

What's the best way to frost a piecaken?<\/h3>Since a piecaken is such a tall layer \"cake,\" you want to make sure the layers are stacked perfectly straight so you don't wind up with a leaning tower. First, chill each layer before you frost it to prevent crumbs from flaking into the frosting (never frost a warm cake!). Then, chill each layer again after it's frosted to let it set\u2014this will make each layer more stable for stacking and lower your risk of a leaning piecaken. Here's more on how to frost a cake<\/a> and our best cake frosting tips<\/a>.

How can you make this piecaken recipe your own?<\/h3>Get creative with your piecaken! Swap out the pumpkin and pecan pies for other seasonal pie recipes<\/a>, such as apple pie<\/a> and citrus cranberry pie<\/a>. You can also use a range of cake mix flavors (we love a butter pecan cake<\/a>) and experiment with different types of buttercream frosting<\/a>.

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