Description
Elvis Presley Cake combines banana, peanut butter, and chocolate in a delightful homage to the king of rock and roll. Rich layers honor his Southern roots with classic flavors that sing a sweet culinary melody you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) white or yellow cake mix
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 can (8 oz / 227 g) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans or shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and meticulously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to ensure effortless cake release.
- Batter Creation: Combine cake mix, crushed pineapple (including all juices), sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency with no dry ingredient remnants.
- Baking Process: Pour the silky batter into the prepared pan, distributing evenly to create a uniform surface, then bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge completely clean and the cake surface should display a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Cooling Stage: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, preparing it for any subsequent frosting or decorative touches.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Carefully: Drain pineapple thoroughly but reserve some juice to keep the cake incredibly moist without making it soggy.
- Check Baking Precision: Use a toothpick test at 30-35 minutes to prevent over-baking, which can dry out the delicate pineapple-infused cake texture.
- Customize Frosting Options: Consider cream cheese frosting for a traditional touch or adjust with low-sugar alternatives for a healthier version of this classic Elvis-inspired dessert.
- Temperature Control Matters: Let cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a smooth, professional-looking final presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg