A birthday is a special occasion that calls for a unique and delicious treat. If you’re looking for something different, yet delightful, to serve at your next birthday celebration, consider making a birthday cake pie. This dessert is a scrumptious fusion of cake and pie that everyone will adore. In this article, we will share the best birthday cake pie recipe and guide you step-by-step on how to make this delectable dessert.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

– 1 cup sugar

– 1 ½ tsp baking powder

– ½ tsp salt

– ¾ cup whole milk

– ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened

– 1 large egg

– 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

– Sprinkles, for decoration

For the Pie Crust:

– 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

– ½ tsp salt

– 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed

– Ice water

For the Frosting:

– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 4 cups powdered sugar

– 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

– Sprinkles, for decoration

Instructions:

Making the pie crust:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.

2. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter until it resembles small peas.

3. Gradually add ice water (about 3 to 4 tablespoons) while mixing until the dough comes together.

4. Form the dough into a disc shape, wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.

Preparing the cake batter:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Add in the softened butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.

4. Fold in the sprinkles gently.

Assembling the birthday cake pie:

1. Roll out your chilled pie crust on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.

2. Gently place the pie crust into the dish and trim any excess dough from the edges.

3. Pour the cake batter into the pie crust and smooth with a spatula to level it.

4. Bake in your preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5. Allow your birthday cake pie to cool completely before frosting.

Making the frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.

2. Gradually add in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, while mixing.

3. Add in vanilla extract and mix until well combined and frosting is light and fluffy.

Decorating:

1. Once your birthday cake pie has cooled completely, spread a generous layer of frosting over it.

2. Top with festive sprinkles to give it that birthday vibe.

Now you have a one-of-a-kind dessert that is sure to impress everyone at your next birthday celebration! Enjoy and relish every bite of this unique and delicious birthday cake pie, making it the new tradition for birthdays to come!