Description

This delicious Elvis Presley Cake is a moist and flavorful yellow cake soaked with a warm pineapple-sugar glaze, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting studded with chopped pecans. Inspired by the King of Rock and Roll’s favorite flavors, this dessert offers a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty elements that come together perfectly after chilling.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

1 box yellow cake mix (including eggs, oil, and water as per package instructions)

Pineapple Glaze

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice (not heavy syrup)
1 cup sugar

Frosting

8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick), softened to room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

Prepare and Bake Cake: Prepare the yellow cake mix following the package directions using the required eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed until done.
Make Pineapple Glaze: While the cake bakes, combine the crushed pineapple with juice and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.
Poke Cake Holes: After the cake has finished baking and is still hot, use a fork to poke holes all over the surface, allowing the glaze to seep in.
Pour Pineapple Mixture: Pour the warm pineapple mixture evenly over the cake, spreading it out to cover the entire surface. Let the cake cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup salted butter together using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar a little at a time, continuing to beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the bowl sides occasionally for even mixing.
Mix in Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans to the frosting mixture for added texture and flavor.
Frost the Cake: Drop dollops of frosting onto the cooled cake and spread smoothly to cover the entire surface.
Chill Before Serving: Cover the frosted cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use crushed pineapple in juice, not heavy syrup, to avoid excess sweetness.
Ensure the cake is hot when poking holes so the pineapple glaze can absorb well.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Pecans are optional but recommended for added crunch and flavor.
Refrigerate the cake for best flavor and texture; serve chilled.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Elvis Presley Cake, pineapple cake, cream cheese frosting, yellow cake, pecan frosting, Southern dessert