Description
Sweet Southern charm meets rock ‘n’ roll in this Elvis Presley Cake, a delightful dessert that sings with banana, pineapple, and cream cheese frosting. Faithful fans and dessert enthusiasts will savor each nostalgic bite of this legendary Memphis-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 3 cups crushed pecans
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Dairy:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for pineapple mixture)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the white cake according to package instructions in a suitable baking dish. Allow the cake to cool completely, then methodically puncture the entire surface with a wooden spoon handle to create absorption channels.
- Craft a pineapple infusion by combining crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring intermittently. Carefully cascade the hot pineapple liquid across the cake’s surface, ensuring thorough penetration into the pre-created holes.
- Whip the cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in a generous portion of crushed pecans, blending until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Lavishly spread the pecan-studded cream cheese frosting across the pineapple-saturated cake, creating an even, luxurious layer that completely covers the surface.
- Generously dust the remaining crushed pecans over the frosted cake, creating a textural and visual garnish.
- Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 6 hours, preferably overnight. This resting period allows the flavors to harmonize and intensify, transforming the dessert into a truly memorable culinary experience.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality white cake mix for a more delicate and fluffy texture that absorbs the pineapple mixture perfectly.
- Ensure wooden spoon holes are evenly distributed across the cake to allow maximum pineapple syrup absorption, creating a moist and flavorful dessert.
- Toast pecans before crushing to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cake’s frosting and topping.
- Opt for full-fat cream cheese and butter for a richer, more indulgent frosting that complements the sweet pineapple base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg