Pake

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 store bought frozen pie crust
• 1 (18 1/2 ounce) box cake mix (we recommend red velvet)
• 1 (8 ounce) container frosting (we recommend cream cheese)
• egg (as needed on cake box)
• vegetable oil (as needed on cake box)
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 -leave the frozen pie crust out to thaw while you are mixing the cake batter.
• 3 -prepare the cake batter per the instructions on the box.*note: this will make enough filling for two pakes.
• 4 -gently poke a few small holes in the bottom of the pie crust, being careful not to poke through the tin.
• 5 -pour half of the cake batter into the pie crust, until approximately 1/2” below the edge. *note: the cake mix will raise above the edge of the pie crust during baking.
• 6 -mix in chocolate chips if desired.
• 7 -place the pake on a cookie sheet and place in the oven on a middle rack.
• 8 -bake for approximately 35 minutes at 350°f after 35 minutes, turn oven down to 325°f and continue baking for another 12-15 minutes or until cake is finished. (you can test the cake by sticking a toothpick in the center and pulling it out. it should be relatively clean with very little cake crumbs stuck to it.).
• 9 -let the pake cool completely.
• 10 -if desired, cut the top section of the cake off and place a layer of frosting (or filling of your choice) on the lower half of the cake. replace the top section.
• 11 -scoop the remaining frosting onto the cake and frost to the edge of the pie crust.
• 12 -garnish with dollops of whipped cream around the edges, sprinkles, candy pieces or a cherry (as desired).