Definitely pies. In general, I think they are healthier - less sugar, less shortening, and there is definitely an art to making them. Much tastier too.

But what makes a cake a cake, and a pie, a pie??? Boston Creme Pie isn't pie, neither is a Moon Pie. So if a cake (or soft cookie) has a filling, it then becomes a pie??? What about cheesecake??? - that's not really cake at all - more like a cheese pie!

Candace - you started this, so would you like to weigh in on this??? Gee - this is off topic too. The OP might not appreciate this debate.