Description
Elvis Presley Cake is a decadent and moist dessert featuring a white cake infused with a sweet pineapple mixture, layered with a creamy pecan-studded cream cheese frosting. This cake combines tropical flavors with a nutty crunch, making it a perfect indulgence inspired by the legendary musician’s favorite tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 White Cake Mix (prepared according to package directions)
Pineapple Mixture
- 8 oz can Crushed Pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz package Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup Butter, softened
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Crushed Pecans (divided into 2 cups for frosting and 1 cup for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the white cake according to the package directions in your preferred cake pan. After baking, allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature.
- Poke Holes: Using the end of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the surface of the cooled cake to allow the pineapple mixture to seep in deeply.
- Prepare Pineapple Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple along with its juice, granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Heat Pineapple Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and blend the flavors.
- Soak Cake: Pour the hot pineapple mixture evenly over the cooled cake, ensuring the liquid seeps into all the holes created.
- Make Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Pecans: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 cups of crushed pecans into the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully combined.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the pineapple-soaked cake surface.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of crushed pecans on top of the frosted cake for added texture and decoration.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and butter to achieve a smooth frosting.
- You can use either a round or square cake pan depending on your preference.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before pouring the hot pineapple mixture to prevent melting the frosting later.
- The cake tastes even better after chilling overnight as the flavors meld beautifully.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
