preacher cake
My Dad (Edward Kielpikowski) loved to make this cake for company, potlucks, and for just general eating. He always said it was easy to remember because it took 2 of everything. That is almost true with the exception of salt and nuts - their measurement is 1/2 and the can of pineapple, but it was a 20 oz can. :) Most of the time my parents served this without the rich frosting as that made it deadly - just kidding, but it is certainly "rich" enough without it... LOL. This recipe came from my Mom's Aunt Estelle (Melton).
Blue Ribbon Recipe
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 nuttiness and crunch they add to the cake and frosting. A delicious and easy cake that can be quickly made for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar (may cut the sugar to 1 cup - 1 1/2 cups as it is very sweet)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 - eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup nuts - walnuts or any that you prefer
- 1 can crushed pineapple - undrained (I use pineapple in its own juice), 20 oz
- FROSTING
- 1 package cream cheese - softened, 8 oz
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup nuts - walnuts or any that you prefer
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
How To Make preacher cake
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Step 1CAKE: Combine dry ingredients. -
Step 2Add remaining ingredients.
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Step 3Mix by hand until blended.
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Step 4Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour into a prepared 9x13 baking dish.
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Step 5Bake for approximately 30-45 minutes or until the cake is firm. Do not over bake or it will be rubbery, but still delicious.
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Step 6Allow to cool.
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Step 7FROSTING: Combine cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.
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Step 8Add nuts.
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Step 9Mix well and spread on the cake in pan. Enjoy!
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Step 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!
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Step 11* There is NO milk, butter, or oil in the cake.
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Step 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.
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