Description
Elvis Presley Cake is a delightful dessert featuring a moist yellow cake infused with sweet pineapple and topped with a creamy frosting. This retro-inspired treat is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
Pineapple Topping:
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Follow the instructions on the yellow cake mix box to prepare the cake batter. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Make the Pineapple Topping: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine crushed pineapple with sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Cake: Once the cake is baked, poke holes on top and pour the hot pineapple mixture over it.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle with pecans if desired. Refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- This cake tastes best when chilled overnight for enhanced flavors.
- For a richer taste, consider toasting the pecans before adding them to the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
