Preacher Cake

This easy Preacher Cake recipe is packed with crushed pineapple, coconut, and pecans, then topped with cream cheese frosting. An easy-to-make, old-fashioned Southern favorite full of rich sweetness and perfect for any occasion.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Preacher Cake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings pieces

Calories 619kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine.
In a large mixing bowl, add sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
Stir in pineapple.
Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture until all of the dry ingredients have been added and mix just until the flour is all wet. Do not over-mix.
Gently fold in pecans and coconut.
Pour batter into your 9"x13" baking pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy.
Add 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, cream, and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes.
Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Top with remaining pecans. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps set the frosting and makes cutting easier.

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Notes

Storage: Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.
Freezer Directions: Frosted or unfrosted cakes may be frozen up to 2 months, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature, if desired, before serving.

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