Pepperoni Pizza Layer Cake: The Ultimate Party Dish!
If you’re looking for an exciting and mouth-watering twist on traditional pizza, this Pepperoni Pizza Layer Cake is exactly what you need. It’s as indulgent as it sounds – layers of cheesy, pepperoni-loaded pizza stacked into a savory “cake”! Perfect for parties, family dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress without much fuss.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (13.8 oz each) refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Tools You’ll Need
- Three 9-inch round cake pans
- Rolling pin (for the dough)
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- Spatula for spreading sauce and layering
- Oven (preheated to 375°F/190°C)
Instructions
1. Preheat Your Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your three 9-inch cake pans to ensure nothing sticks.
2. Roll Out the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough to fit each cake pan. You want the dough to spread evenly to cover the bottom of each pan, creating the base for your layers.
3. Assemble the Layers
Place one round of dough into each pan. Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce on top, followed by mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Repeat this process for all three cake pans.
4. Season and Bake
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and garlic powder on top of each pizza layer for an extra flavor boost. Place the pans in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden and bubbly.
5. Stack the Layers
Once the pizzas are baked and slightly cooled, carefully remove them from the pans. Stack them one on top of the other to form your pizza “cake.” Feel free to garnish with fresh basil for a pop of color and flavor!
6. Slice and Serve!
Cut the stacked pizza just like a cake and serve it up! Each slice reveals beautiful layers of cheesy, saucy goodness.