Forget boring weeknight dinners! Our Pepperoni Pizza Layer Cake Recipe is here to revolutionize your kitchen. This isn't your average pizza; it's a flavorful, quick, and surprisingly healthy option that even the pickiest eaters will adore. Imagine layers of delicious pizza goodness, baked into a show-stopping cake. As a busy parent, I know how hard it is to find meals that everyone loves and that don't keep you stuck in the kitchen all evening. This recipe is my secret weapon – and now, it can be yours!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make a simplified version of this, a sort of "pizza pie," every Sunday. It wasn’t fancy, but it was filled with love and laughter. Every bite of this Pepperoni Pizza Layer Cake Recipe brings me back to her kitchen, the aroma of baking dough filling the air. I've elevated her simple creation, keeping that same comforting flavor but adding layers of fun and a more impressive presentation. Trust me, it's not just a meal; it's a memory in the making.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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For the Sauce:
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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For the Filling:
- 1 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Let it Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Sauce: While the dough is rising, combine the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat & First Layer: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll out one piece into a circle large enough to fit the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare Bottom Crust: Press the dough into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Spread and Layer: Spread 1/3 of the tomato sauce over the partially baked crust. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Layer 2: Roll out the second piece of dough and place it over the cheese layer. Repeat the sauce and filling layers.
- Layer 3 and Top: Roll out the last piece of dough and place it on top. Spread the remaining sauce and top with the remaining sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the sides of the springform pan. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Pepperoni Pizza Layer Cake Recipe!
Pepperoni Pizza Layer Cake Recipe
Layers of delicious pizza goodness, baked into a show-stopping cake.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.75 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Let it Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Sauce: While the dough is rising, combine the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon dried basil, 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt, Pepper
- Preheat & First Layer: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll out one piece into a circle large enough to fit the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare Bottom Crust: Press the dough into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Spread and Layer: Spread 1/3 of the tomato sauce over the partially baked crust. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 pound Italian sausage, 1 cup sliced pepperoni, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Layer 2: Roll out the second piece of dough and place it over the cheese layer. Repeat the sauce and filling layers.28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 pound Italian sausage, 1 cup sliced pepperoni, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Layer 3 and Top: Roll out the last piece of dough and place it on top. Spread the remaining sauce and top with the remaining sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 pound Italian sausage, 1 cup sliced pepperoni, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the sides of the springform pan. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Pepperoni Pizza Layer Cake Recipe!