Description
Sweet Southern charm meets rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia in this Elvis Presley cake, blending bananas, peanut butter, and creamy frosting into a legendary dessert. Graceland’s favorite treat brings comfort and classic flavor to your table, delighting fans and dessert lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 8 ounces (226 grams) crushed pineapple (with juice)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups crushed pecans (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the white cake mixture according to package directions, selecting an appropriate baking vessel. Allow the cake to cool completely after baking, then methodically perforate the entire surface using a wooden spoon handle to create strategic absorption channels.
- Craft a luscious pineapple infusion by combining crushed pineapple with its natural juice and granulated sugar in a saucepan. Gently heat the mixture until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring periodically. Remove from heat and pour the warm, fragrant liquid uniformly across the cake’s surface, ensuring complete penetration through the pre-made holes.
- Construct a velvety cream cheese frosting by whipping softened cream cheese and butter until achieving a smooth, homogeneous texture. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, blending thoroughly. Fold in vanilla extract and a generous portion of crushed pecans, creating a rich, nutty spread.
- Apply the pecan-studded frosting across the entire pineapple-saturated cake surface, creating an even, luxurious coating. Enhance the exterior by sprinkling additional crushed pecans, providing a delightful textural contrast.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of six hours, preferably overnight. This resting period allows the flavors to harmonize and develop a more complex, integrated taste profile, transforming the cake into a truly decadent experience.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality white cake mix for the best base texture and flavor absorption.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the pineapple mixture to prevent soggy results.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, lump-free frosting that spreads easily.
- Toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg