Preacher Cake

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Preacher Cake is a classic American dessert that delivers a perfect balance of rich, moist texture and indulgent sweetness. With its tender crumb and luscious blend of warm spices, this cake is a comforting treat that feels like a hug in every bite.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Cool Time 30

Total Time 1 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 642 kcal

Ingredients

Cake

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
20 ounces crushed pineapple with half of the juice (1 can)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
6 Tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F and liberally grease a 9X13-inch baking dish with butter.
Combine the dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
Add the wet ingredients. Add the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Mix in the crushed pineapple and the pineapple juice.
Add the mix-ins. Fold in the pecans and coconut flakes.
Bake. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely before frosting.
Make the frosting. While the cake is cooling, beat together the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, mix in half of the powdered sugar followed by the vanilla and heavy cream. Mix in the rest of the powdered sugar.
Frost and decorate. Frost the top of the cooled cake with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with pecans and coconut flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 9gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 4gSugar: 66gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg

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