PREACHER CAKE

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Dense and sponge-like, this simple cake is sweet, nutty, and delightfully moist. With pineapple being the predominant flavor of the cake, it almost has a tropical feeling. It's not overly sweet so the rich cream cheese frosting is the perfect contrast and complement to the pineapple cake. The nuts are optional but we loved the...

Provided by Susan J Swanson

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c sugar (may cut the sugar to 1 cup - 1 1/2 cups as it is very sweet)
2 c all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c nuts - walnuts or any that you prefer
1 can(s) crushed pineapple - undrained (I use pineapple in its own juice), 20 oz
FROSTING
1 pkg cream cheese - softened, 8 oz
1 3/4 c powdered sugar
1/4 c butter or margarine
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c nuts - walnuts or any that you prefer
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. CAKE: Combine dry ingredients.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients.
  • 3. Mix by hand until blended.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour into a prepared 9x13 baking dish.
  • 5. Bake for approximately 30-45 minutes or until the cake is firm. Do not over bake or it will be rubbery, but still delicious.
  • 6. Allow to cool.
  • 7. FROSTING: Combine cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.
  • 8. Add nuts.
  • 9. Mix well and spread on the cake in pan. Enjoy!
  • 10. * If you would like to save calories, instead of using the frosting, just sprinkle the top of the cake with a bit of powdered sugar and enjoy!
  • 11. * There is NO milk, butter, or oil in the cake.
  • 12. * You may add other fruits or coconut if you like: some suggestions are dried cranberries, raisins, currants, tub of mixed dried fruit, and even fresh blueberries.

Pravin Kumar Singh
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was very good.


Makuwa Matshekge
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable.


Bruno Messi
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.


Muhaiminul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family.


DI Khan
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Erno Richardson
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I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in this cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Gilberto Llamas
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.


Marc Leika
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Delicious! I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge success.


Steven Meyer
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a bundt pan and it was the perfect size for my family.


Anne Guedehoussou
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This recipe was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the moist and flavorful cake, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.