Description
Southern charm meets sweet nostalgia in this Elvis Presley Cake, celebrating the king of rock ‘n’ roll’s favorite flavors. Banana-infused layers dripping with creamy peanut butter frosting will transport taste buds straight to Graceland’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) white or yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Pineapple and Sugar Components:
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 can (8 ounces / 227 grams) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Frosting and Flavor Enhancers:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped pecans or shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, blend the cake mix with crushed pineapple, ensuring all liquid from the fruit is included, then introduce sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Vigorously whisk the ingredients until the mixture transforms into a uniform, silky batter with no visible dry clusters.
- Transfer the lustrous mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to create a smooth surface that will yield a consistent texture.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the cake’s center.
- When the toothpick emerges completely clean and the cake’s surface displays a golden-brown hue, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before proceeding with any frosting or decoration.
Notes
- Swap out regular sugar for coconut sugar to reduce glycemic impact and add a subtle caramel undertone.
- Consider using gluten-free cake mix to make this dessert accessible for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Fold in chopped pecans or walnuts before baking to introduce a delightful crunch and extra layer of flavor complexity.
- Test cake doneness early by checking at 25 minutes, as ovens vary and you want to prevent potential dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg