Pake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 store bought frozen pie crust
1 (18 1/2 ounce) box cake mix (we recommend Red Velvet)
1 (8 ounce) container frosting (we recommend Cream Cheese)
egg (as needed on cake box)
vegetable oil (as needed on cake box)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
-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\u00b0F After 35 minutes, turn oven down to 325\u00b0F 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).