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Pie in a Cake

A whole pecan pie baked inside a chocolate cake, then topped with chocolate frosting?  YES!  This dessert sounds complicated but it's surprisingly easy.  The chocolate pecan piecaken is a delicious easy holiday dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 512kcal
Author Anne Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 2-lb pre-made pecan pie, fresh or frozen (thawed) 
  • 1 15.25-ox box Devil's Food chocolate cake mix with pudding in the mix (make sure you have the ingredients for the cake: eggs, oil, etc.)
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips (semi-sweet is fine, too)
  • 1 16-oz container chocolate fudge frosting
  • ½ cup chopped pecans for topping/garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Remove the pecan pie from the aluminum pie pan (or any kind container that it's in).  Set aside. (If you bought a frozen pecan pie, let it thaw first). 
  • Preheat oven to 350F.  Spray a 10-inch springform pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the directions on the box.  Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  • Pour about 2 cups of the cake batter into the springform pan. 
  • Place the pecan pie on top of the batter.
  • Pour the remaining batter on top of the pie. 
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the piecaken from the springform pan and place onto a cake platter.  Allow it to completely cool before frosting.
  • Frost the cake: Open the container of chocolate frosting and remove the seal.  If the container is plastic, place the open container in the microwave and cook on high for 20-30 seconds.  Remove from the microwave and stir with a spoon (I prefer to use a butter knife to stir the frosting).  Check for consistency - the frosting should be the consistency of honey so that you can pour it onto the cake. If the frosting container is not microwave safe, spoon the frosting into a microwave safe bowl, and continue with the heating directions.
  • Pour or drizzle the frosting on top of the piecaken.  Spread on top and let the frosting go down the sides.  You may or may not use the whole can of frosting; it just depends on how much frosting you prefer! Garnish with chopped pecans, if desired.

Notes

(A) For an extra treat, serve with vanilla ice cream.  (B) Store the pie caken covered in the refrigerator.  It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.  When you're ready to eat a slice, serve it cold or microwave it for a few seconds.   
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg