Preacher Cake
Preacher cake is a nostalgic favorite from vintage church cookbooks, featuring a moist pineapple pecan sheet cake topped with creamy frosting.
Servings 16
Calories 588kcal
Cost $10
Equipment
- stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- 1 9 x 13 inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can crushed pineapple 20oz
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans for the toppping
Instructions
- To Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and thoroughly grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
To Make The Cake:
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, pecans, and coconut.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla. Mix in the canned pineapple (you do not need to drain)
- Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan for 45 minutes at 350°F.
To Make The Frosting:
- Add all ingredients (except pecans) to the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large bowl using and electric hand mixer.
- Blend together all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting in an even layer on the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans for garnish.
Notes
Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only.
Prep Tips:
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Coconut: Use sweetened or swap for unsweetened for a less sweet flavor.
- Pineapple: Do not drain; the juice keeps the cake moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg