Thanksgiving Piecaken: Indulgent Holiday Dessert with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in the decadent flavors of Thanksgiving with this unique Piecaken, combining the best of pie and cake in one delicious dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour half the batter into a prepared cake pan, then layer with the turkey bacon, followed by the remaining batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, drizzle chocolate ganache on top of the cooled Piecaken.
- Pair it with whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving Piecaken, holiday dessert, pie, cake, turkey bacon