Description
Elvis Presley Cake is a luscious dessert that harmonizes the tropical sweetness of pineapple with creamy frosting and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz, drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix yellow cake mix, drained pineapple, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble by layering one cake on a platter, spreading frosting on top, adding pecans, then placing the second layer on top. Frost the top and decorate with remaining pecans.
Notes
- Ideal for birthdays or casual gatherings.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg