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Preacher Cake

Delicious Moist Preacher Cake for Unforgettable Gatherings

Preacher Cake is a delightful dessert that brings people together with its blend of crushed pineapple, warm cinnamon, and crunchy pecans.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 can Crushed Pineapple Use fresh or well-drained canned for best results.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon No substitutions recommended for authenticity.
  • 1 cup Pecans Feel free to swap with walnuts if preferred.
  • 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour is ideal, can use gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider using brown sugar for added moisture.
  • 3 large Eggs No direct substitutions, flax eggs can work.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Mascarpone can be used for a twist.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted butter is best.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • baking dish
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple, eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well until uniform in texture, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and pecans until clump-free.
  3. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness.
  5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the cooled cake and garnish with additional pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste, serve your Preacher Cake fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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