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The Ultimate Pizza-Burger Layer Cake Recipe
📖 Introduction
What happens when you combine America’s two biggest comfort food loves—pizza and burgers? You get this towering Pizza-Burger Layer Cake. It’s cheesy, meaty, indulgent, and unapologetically over the top. Perfect for game days, parties, or simply when you want to wow your friends, this recipe blends the gooey goodness of pizza with the hearty satisfaction of a burger.
📝 Ingredients
(Serves 8–12 hungry people)
For the Beef Patty Layers:
3 lbs (1.5 kg) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
For the Cheese Layers:
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese (optional for extra flavor)
For the Pizza Topping:
- 1 ½ cups pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 30–40 slices of pepperoni
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
For Assembly:
- 1 baking tray or round springform pan
- Non-stick spray or parchment paper
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Patties
- Mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Divide mixture into 4–5 equal portions.
- Shape into large, flat, round patties the size of your baking dish.
- Cook the Patties
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear each patty for 3–4 minutes per side until browned (they’ll finish cooking in the oven).
- Drain excess grease on paper towels.
- Layer the “Cake”
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a greased pan, place the first beef patty.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce, sprinkle mozzarella + cheddar, and top with pepperoni slices.
- Repeat with the next beef patty, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Continue layering until all patties are used.
- Top It Off
- On the final layer, add extra sauce, lots of cheese, and arrange pepperoni neatly.
- Sprinkle oregano and chili flakes for that pizza touch.
- Bake
- Place the layered “cake” in the oven for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Slice & Serve
- Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice into cake-like wedges and serve hot.
🥘 Methods
- Grill Method: Instead of pan-searing, you can grill patties for a smoky flavor.
- Cast-Iron Skillet Method: Gives a crisp outer crust.
- Oven-Only Method: Shape patties and bake directly in the oven for less mess.
📜 History
The idea of combining burgers and pizza isn’t new—both are 20th-century American comfort foods. Burgers gained fame in the 1920s, while modern pizza culture exploded in the U.S. after WWII. Social media food creators later pushed the boundaries with mashups like the pizza burger, the ramen burger, and finally this pizza-burger cake, which went viral in food challenges around 2015.
💪 Benefits
- High in protein (thanks to beef and cheese).
- Energy-packed for athletes or big gatherings.
- Fun food experience—great centerpiece at parties.
- Customizable—swap beef for chicken, or add veggies for balance.
🏗 Formation (How It’s Built)
- Base layer: Beef patty
- Middle layers: Sauce + cheese + pepperoni
- Final top: Thick cheese + pepperoni “pizza look”
- Result: A towering, multi-layered cake-like dish
❤️ Lovers of This Dish
- Meat lovers who enjoy hearty, filling meals.
- Cheese lovers who can’t resist gooey layers.
- Party hosts looking for a show-stopping dish.
- Food challenge fans who dare to eat giant creations.
🥗 Nutrition (per slice, approx. 1/10 of cake)
- Calories: ~720
- Protein: 48g
- Fat: 52g
- Carbs: 12g (mostly from sauce)
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 1,200mg
🏁 Conclusion
The Pizza-Burger Layer Cake is not just a recipe—it’s an event. It’s bold, indulgent, and unforgettable. Perfect for gatherings, it transforms two beloved foods into one massive creation. If you’re a true comfort food lover, this dish is your ultimate guilty pleasure.