Description
A fun and indulgent twist on traditional pizza — this Pepperoni Pizza Layer Cake features multiple layers of cheesy, saucy, pepperoni-topped pizza stacked together into a towering treat that’s part pizza, part celebration cake.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups sliced pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dusting
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a tall, deep round cake pan or springform pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Divide pizza dough into 4–5 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle to fit the size of your pan.
- Bake each pizza layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 5–7 minutes until lightly golden but not fully cooked. Let cool slightly.
- Place one crust layer into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread a layer of pizza sauce, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan, and top with pepperoni.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining dough, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, ending with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni on top.
- Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before removing from pan and slicing like a cake.
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use a deep springform pan for easy removal and clean layers.
- Try adding other toppings like mushrooms, sausage, or bell peppers between layers.
- Letting the cake rest before slicing helps prevent layers from sliding.
- Perfect for parties or pizza night with a creative twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American