Description
Elvis Presley Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert inspired by the legendary singer’s favorite ingredients. This cake combines the lightness of a white cake mix with the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple, enriched by a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting and finished with crunchy pecans. It’s an easy-to-make cake that delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake
- 1 box white cake mix
- 8 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups crushed pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake, ensuring even cooking throughout.
- Mix Cake Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, crushed pineapple with juice, granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended into a smooth batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting. This prevents the frosting from melting and sliding off.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, beating continuously until the frosting is fluffy and well combined.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake surface using a spatula or knife.
- Add Pecans: Sprinkle the crushed pecans generously over the frosted cake, pressing lightly to adhere them to the frosting.
- Serve: Cut into 12 equal pieces and serve. For best flavor, refrigerate leftover cake and bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying frosting to prevent melting.
- Use fresh crushed pecans for the best texture and flavor.
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon to the cake batter for a subtle spice twist.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Bring the cake to room temperature before serving for optimal taste and texture.
