Description
Southern charm meets rock ‘n’ roll in this Elvis Presley Cake, a delightful dessert that pays homage to the king of rock. Creamy, banana-studded layers drenched in pineapple sauce and crowned with luxurious cream cheese frosting will make you swoon like a true fan.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Components:
- 1 White Cake Mix
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Crushed Pineapple
- 1 cup (200 grams) Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Frosting Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) Butter
- 3 cups (360 grams) Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Garnish Components:
- 3 cups (336 grams) Crushed Pecans
Instructions
- Craft the base layer by preparing a white cake mix according to package instructions in your preferred baking vessel. After removing from oven, allow cake to cool completely.
- Using a wooden spoon handle, create strategic perforations across the entire cake surface to enhance moisture absorption.
- Combine crushed pineapple, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring intermittently to prevent scorching.
- Carefully cascade the hot pineapple mixture over the cake, ensuring liquid penetrates the punctured holes thoroughly.
- Whip softened cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese blend. Fold in two cups of finely chopped pecans, creating a rich, textured frosting.
- Generously spread the pecan-studded frosting across the pineapple-infused cake surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Elegantly dust the remaining crushed pecans over the frosted cake, creating a rustic, inviting appearance.
- Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
Notes
- Create deep, evenly spaced holes to maximize pineapple absorption and ensure every bite is moist and flavorful.
- Pour the hot pineapple mixture slowly and carefully, allowing it to seep deeply into the cake’s crevices for maximum flavor penetration.
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free frosting that spreads easily.
- Refrigerating overnight enhances the cake’s flavor profile, allowing the pineapple and cream cheese to blend beautifully.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg