Description
Preacher Cake is a moist and delicious chocolate cake that is easy to make and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk it all together until it’s well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water to create a thin batter.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and nuts if using, and mini marshmallows for added sweetness.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake is great for potlucks and family gatherings.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Preacher Cake, chocolate cake, easy cake recipe, dessert recipe