Preacher Cake
Preacher Cake is a heartwarming dessert that captures the essence of family gatherings, delivering moist, fruity flavors topped with creamy frosting. This easy-to-make cake brings smiles and cherished memories to any occasion, from potlucks to cozy Sunday brunches. With its delightful combination of crushed pineapple and apples, every bite is a sweet reminder of home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, drained
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a rectangular baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, stir together the crushed pineapple and diced apples. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients along with melted butter. Mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract while mixing until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, frost the cake generously and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg