Elvis Presley Cake
Elvis Presley Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of pineapple, cream cheese, and pecans with a moist white cake base. This cake is topped with a sweet pineapple mixture and a rich cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Chilling the cake enhances its flavors, making it even more enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 box white cake mix (plus required ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4–5 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake Cake: Follow the package directions to prepare the white cake mix and bake in a greased 9×13 inch pan. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Pineapple Topping: In a saucepan, combine crushed pineapple and sugar. Bring to a slight boil until sugar dissolves. Spoon evenly over the cooled cake.
- Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla, then gradually beat in powdered sugar. Adjust consistency with heavy cream.
- Assemble: Carefully spread frosting over the pineapple layer. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Chill: Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Calories: 444
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg