Do we demand to stuff two form ofpieinto acakeand cover it with buttercream ? Absolutely not . But it brings us pleasure to do so , and what sound apology do we need than saccharide - induced happiness ? We ’re talking , of row , about the PieCaken .
" PieCaken is essentially the bill child for excess for the sake of excess , " Katina Talley , owner and straits bread maker atSweet Magnolia ’s Bake Shopin Omaha , Nebraska , articulate . " by from taking half a day to devise , PieCaken is also good for efficiency . [ It ’s ] the nimble room to eat all your afters favorites and set down yourself in a nutrient comatoseness . " And if that ’s not reason enough for eating it , nothing is .
But where did this freaky afters that ’s perfect for vacation merriment get its beginning , and more importantly , where can you get one ? There ’s no good time than now to discover about the PieCaken — from its descent , to its ingredients , to how to get your hands on one just in time for the holidays . Read on for PieCaken 101 .
History of the PieCaken
In 2015 , acclaimed New Yorkpastry chef Zac Youngand his squad want to create a afters that could vie with theturducken , and the PieCaken was born . He put up pics of his initiation on his Instagram and before long , followers were begging to order them . Soon after , Young ’s PieCaken was a viral maven , and copycat versions of it have spawn up in bake shops and kitchens across the country .
So what ’s actually in one of these things ? A PieCaken epitomise the best of the best in terms of traditional holidayflavors and textures : TheChristmas PieCaken , which is available now if you hurry , is layers of pecan pie , eggnog cheesecake and red velvet patty with amaretto buttercream topped with cherry pie filling . The 8 - inch ( 20 - centimeter ) pear-shaped cake weighs almost 6 pound ( 2.7 kilograms ) and serve between 12 and 16 people .
Where Can You Get One?
Do n’t want to tackle this epic dessert on your own ? Fear not , sugared tooths . you’re able to grade one of Young ’s PieCakens fromGoldbellyand have it delivered for $ 99 . And if you ’re in the mood for one of these giant cakesafter the holiday , there ’s a Summertime Red , White and Blueberry Piecaken ; a St. Patcaken ; and a Mother ’s Day PieCaken .
