A 6-pound cake stuffed with 3 different pies: I tried the famous PieCaken, a huge Friendsgiving hit

A dessert inspired by Turducken

The PieCaken is available through Goldbelly for $110, with shipping across the US. Other options currently offered include a red velvet PieCaken and a $160 DecaCaken with 10 layers, including chocolate cream pie, coffee cake and New York cheesecake.

Layers built for the holidays

The dessert combines pecan pie on the bottom, pumpkin pie above it and spice cake on top. Apple pie filling sits in the center, while cinnamon buttercream holds the layers together.

The 5-inch cake has an oat crumble coating and pale-pink buttercream. Though shipped with dry ice, it was prepared according to the instructions: refrigerated overnight, then left on the counter for two hours before serving.

Distinct layers, balanced flavors

The layers appeared clearly separated, with glistening pecan pie at the base, orange pumpkin pie in the middle and fluffy spice cake above. The apple filling looked fresh and juicy despite the shipping process.

The reviewer especially liked the pecan layer, noting its pie crust, filling and crunchy pecans. The spice cake was lighter than expected, balancing the heavier apple filling, and the different pie flavors worked well together.

A shareable gathering dessert

The reviewer found the PieCaken enjoyable both layer by layer and as a combined bite, with the holiday flavors complementing one another. The dessert was described as a fun, distinctive choice for a Thanksgiving meal.

It serves 12 to 16 people, and leftovers were taken to another party the next day. The reviewer enjoyed seeing guests respond to the different pies inside the cake.