Description
Elvis Presley Cake is a nostalgic Southern dessert combining a moist white cake infused with a sweet pineapple mixture, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting loaded with crunchy crushed pecans. This luscious cake offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for gatherings or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 White Cake Mix (prepared as per 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 and 1 cup)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the white cake according to the package directions in your chosen cake pan. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature.
- Poke Holes in the Cake: Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly throughout the cooled cake to help absorb the pineapple mixture.
- Make Pineapple Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice, 1 cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Pour Pineapple Over Cake: Carefully pour the hot pineapple mixture evenly over the cooled cake, ensuring the liquid seeps deeply into the holes you poked to infuse flavor and moisture.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix in Pecans: Fold in 2 cups of the crushed pecans into the frosting mixture until evenly distributed.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese pecan frosting evenly over the pineapple-soaked cake, covering the top completely.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of crushed pecans generously over the top of the frosted cake for added texture and visual appeal.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 6 hours or overnight. This chilling period allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the frosting to firm up, enhancing the cake’s taste and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly crushed pecans or toast the pecans lightly to enhance their flavor.
- You can substitute canned crushed pineapple with frozen thawed pineapple if desired.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before adding the pineapple mixture to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Store any leftover cake covered in the refrigerator; it will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
