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.

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