Yesterday morning I woke up thinking, “I should probably eat on the healthier side this morning.” You know, since I ate my body weight in food the day before and all.
But then 6pm rolled around.
I had just eaten a delicious dinner of Thanksgiving leftovers (which also acted as a great post-workout meal), and I couldn’t get a big piece of cake off my mind. So…cake I made!
Preacher’s Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This is one of my favorite cake recipes. It’s been passed around my church for a few years and has become a go-to dessert in my family. It’s easy, delicious, and it even freezes well!
cake ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- one 20 oz can of crushed pineapple (with the juice)
frosting ingredients:***
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- shredded coconut (optional)
directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all of the cake ingredients and mix by hand. Pour into an ungreased 9×13 cake pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. While the cake is in the oven, get started on the frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add vanilla and sugar, and continue beating until creamy.
***We actually doubled the frosting ingredients because we’re all sorts of crazy about cream cheese frosting in the GML household.
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Clearly I wasn’t kidding about doubling the frosting. Ahem.
I’m generally not a huge fan of fruity desserts, but this cake is the exception. The pineapple makes for a deliciously moist cake, but it isn’t at all overbearing. Top with shredded coconut for an extra layer of flavor.
You will love this cake. Promise.
xoxo G
i looove my frosting
That cake sounds awesome, and I don’t love fruit desserts either!
You know what’s sad? I’d still probably only eat a slice of cake, then take three more and only eat the frosting. I’m so glad we understand each other.
That frosting looks AWESOME.
I love the frosting to cake ratio. I always think it should be half to half.
yessssssssss. best ratio idea EVER. you da bomb
Mmm, yes, now THAT is the way to eat cake.
YES! The only reason I eat cake is for the frosting.
That is how frosting should always be done!!!
Mmm…cream cheese frosting is the absolute best! Heck, forget the cake, can I just lick that off of a spoon?
I am *all* about cream cheese icing, but even I think this is a (little) bit much! When it gets made here, it generally is stuffed in a pumpkin roll, but your cake recipe sounds too good to not try!
This sounds so delicious! I definitely need double the frosting to enjoy a slice of cake
Holy yum – I <3 a lot of frosting. That looks delicious!
that frosting look about an inch thick…ahh heaven.
Holy moly that is some frosting!!! I sure do love some cream cheese frosting though
great ratio
I hate it when people diss frosting; it’s the BEST part. The end.
That reminds me of this cupcake shop in my home town- the frosting’s the same size as the cake so it TOWERS on top. Their frosting’s the cheap-o stuff but yours looks delicious!! I’d love to have a mountain of cream cheese frosting anyday!
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I just made this cake for my boyfriend and his bandmates last night and it was absolutely EPIC! Everyone loved it
I can usual control myself and eat just one slice, but i ended up downing three! Needless to say my run will be super easy today from all the carbs! lol
Oh dear – so much for my diet! Seriously tasty, light, fragrant cake – at first I was slightly doubtful when I saw that there was no butter and that the batter was very runny but soo glad I persisted cos it’s really good! And what’s not to love about the frosting?
Thanks – definitely trying more of your recipes.
isn’t it amazing?! glad you liked it!!
I had never heard of Preacher’s cake until I found your site. I just threw this together, added some toasted coconout and pecans and wow!!!! This cake is awesome!!!!! Definitely something I will make again.
Love your site.
Thanks so much for this recipe. Sprinkle blondies are next.
Isn’t this cake UNREAL??? I think I may just have to make it soon, now that I have this reminder
Thanks for the comment, Alice! xo