Best Pake Recipes

PAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• -Leave the frozen pie crust out to thaw while you are mixing the cake batter.
• -Prepare the cake batter per the instructions on the box.*Note: This will make enough filling for two Pakes.
• -Gently poke a few small holes in the bottom of the pie crust, being careful not to poke through the tin.
• -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.
• -Mix in chocolate chips if desired.
• -Place the Pake on a cookie sheet and place in the oven on a middle rack.
• -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.).
• -Let the pake cool completely.
• -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.
• -Scoop the remaining frosting onto the cake and frost to the edge of the pie crust.
• -Garnish with dollops of whipped cream around the edges, sprinkles, candy pieces or a cherry (as desired).

CHERRY PAKE (PIE IN A CAKE)

Steps:

• 1. Mix cake batter according to instructions. Pour about 1 and 1/3 cup of batter in the cake pan. Carefully de-tin the baked pie and place it face up on top of the batter in the cake pan. Push down lightly to release any trapped air. Pour enough batter on top to cover the pie. Bake according to box instructions. Cool and remove from pans the frost it.