Here’s a delicious “Favorite Church Cake” recipe that’s classic at potlucks — often called Church Cake or Preacher Cake. It’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make for gatherings or Sunday dinners. (Samsung Food)
🍍 Classic Church Cake (Pineapple & Creamy Layer)
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 box yellow (or butter) cake mix
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cold water or pineapple juice
Topping Layers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz instant vanilla pudding
- 3 cups milk (for the pudding)
- 16 oz crushed pineapple (well drained)
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed (e.g., Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Prepare the box cake mix with egg and cold water (or pineapple juice).
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13″ pan and bake ~10–12 min until done.
- Let cool completely. (Samsung Food)
- Make the Cream Layer
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups milk.
- Stir pudding into the cream cheese until smooth — this makes a rich, creamy layer. (Samsung Food)
- Assemble the Cake
- Spread the cream layer evenly over cooled cake.
- Drizzle drained crushed pineapple on top.
- Spread whipped topping over everything. (Plowing Through Life)
- Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate at least 1–2 hours so layers set and flavors meld.
- Slice and serve cold — it’s refreshing and keeps well for parties. (Plowing Through Life)
🍽️ Tips & Variations
- Nuts: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top for extra texture. (Margin Making Mom®)
- Cool whip swap: You can increase whipped cream for a lighter topping. (Samsung Food)
- Make ahead: It’s even better the next day after the flavors blend. (Plowing Through Life)
Would you like a version of this recipe that’s from scratch (no box mix) or a lighter/healthier variation? I can give you that too!
