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Preacher Cake

Preacher Cake

Looking for a cake that's simple, delicious and downright delightful? Well, look no further than the Southern hospitality gem known as a Preacher Cake!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 789kcal

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple canned with juice
  • 1 ½ cups mixed nuts walnuts and pecans, finely chopped
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
  • Get a medium-sized bowl to mix the dry ingredients. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk all the ingredients together until they're well mixed.
  • Use a separate large bowl to combine the wet ingredients. Combine the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix them all together until they're creamy and smooth.
  • Bring the dry and wet ingredients together by gradually adding the dry to the wet. Stir everything continually until they're just combined.
  • Fold in the crushed pineapple, mixed nuts, and flaked coconut into the mixture of dry and wet ingredients. Stir everything until mixed well.
  • Once all ingredients have been combined, it's time to transfer the batter. Pour it into the baking pan you prepared earlier. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake and allow to cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Beat all ingredients until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream. Continue to beat until you've got a creamy and smooth texture.
  • Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top of the cake. Be sure to make it as even as possible. Top with chopped pecans and coconut flakes.
  • Slice the cake into squares. Enjoy your tropical getaway and remember to save a slice for the preacher.

Nutrition

Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg