Description
Legendary Elvis Presley Cake brings rock ‘n’ roll sweetness to classic southern desserts. Pineapple, cream cheese, and banana flavors combine in a nostalgic tribute that will delight you with its rich, musical charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- 1 8-ounce (226 grams) can Crushed Pineapple (with juice)
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) Granulated Sugar
- 3 cups (360 grams) Powdered Sugar
Flavoring and Topping:
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for pineapple mixture)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
- 8-ounce (226 grams) package Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) Butter, softened
- 3 cups (336 grams) Crushed Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to white cake mix instructions and prepare cake pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Bake white cake following package directions until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, typically 25-30 minutes at 350°F.
- Allow cake to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes.
- Using wooden spoon handle, methodically create uniform holes across entire cake surface.
- Combine crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring pineapple mixture to rolling boil, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until sugar dissolves.
- Carefully pour hot pineapple mixture evenly over cooled cake, ensuring liquid penetrates all prepared holes.
- Using electric mixer, cream together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and remaining vanilla extract, mixing until frosting reaches creamy consistency.
- Fold in 2 cups crushed pecans into cream cheese frosting, distributing evenly.
- Spread frosted mixture completely over pineapple-infused cake surface.
- Sprinkle remaining crushed pecans across cake top for decorative finish.
- Refrigerate cake for minimum 6 hours or preferably overnight to enhance flavor melding.
- Slice and serve chilled for optimal taste experience.
Notes
- Swap white cake mix with gluten-free or whole wheat options for dietary variations.
- Toast pecans before adding to frosting for enhanced nutty depth and richer flavor profile.
- Create a lighter version by using reduced-fat cream cheese and less sugar in the frosting.
- Allow cake to absorb pineapple mixture completely for maximum moisture and tropical sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 537
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg