Description
Sweet memories of Memphis collide with classic Southern baking in this Elvis Presley cake, packed with nostalgic banana and pineapple flavors. Creamy cream cheese frosting and nutty pecans crown this rock ‘n’ roll dessert, inviting you to savor a slice of culinary music history.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 White Cake Mix
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Crushed Pineapple (with juice)
- 3 cups Crushed Pecans
Cake Mixture Ingredients:
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for pineapple mixture)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Craft the white cake according to package guidelines using your preferred baking vessel, ensuring even golden coloration.
- After removing from oven, allow cake to cool completely, then systematically perforate the surface using a wooden spoon handle, creating multiple penetration points.
- Construct a luxurious pineapple infusion by combining crushed pineapple, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan, rapidly bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil while stirring intermittently.
- Cascade the scorching pineapple blend across the perforated cake surface, guaranteeing thorough penetration into every created crevice.
- Whip softened cream cheese and butter into a silky smooth consistency, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla until achieving a luscious frosting texture.
- Fold most of the crushed pecans into the cream cheese mixture, reserving some for decorative topping.
- Lavishly spread the pecan-studded frosting across the pineapple-infused cake, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Artfully sprinkle remaining pecans over the frosted surface for an elegant, textural finish.
- Refrigerate the cake overnight or minimally 6 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify, transforming this dessert into a true culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Precision matters when poking holes in the cake, ensuring even distribution allows the pineapple mixture to seep deeply and create a moist, flavorful texture.
- Select room temperature cream cheese and butter for the frosting to achieve a smoother, lump-free consistency that spreads effortlessly.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch, elevating the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Consider using gluten-free cake mix and checking ingredient labels for those with dietary restrictions, making this classic dessert more inclusive.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg