Looking for a show-stopping dessert for guests or family? This Preacher Cake is soft, moist, and packed with flavor. Bursting with pineapple, nuts, and coconut, it’s topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting that takes it over the top. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, divided
- 1 cup flaked coconut (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 5 tbsp butter, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp thick whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a large 13×9-inch baking pan with oil.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until creamy. Gradually mix in the flour mixture.
- Fold in pineapple (with juice), half of the chopped nuts, and coconut flakes until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, whipping cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread frosting evenly on top and sprinkle with remaining chopped nuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the glaze before serving.
Tips & Tricks:
- Ensure the cake rises evenly by using a deep pan or dividing batter into two layers.
- If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil and continue baking.
- For extra moistness, make sure to measure flour properly and don’t overbake.
- The cake can be frozen: wrap tightly and store up to 5–6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then add fresh frosting before serving.
Why You’ll Love It:
This cake is a crowd-pleaser—soft, sweet, and fruity, with a decadent frosting. Every bite has a perfect balance of pineapple, nuts, and coconut, making it ideal for any special occasion or cozy family dessert.