Description
Hearty Southern comfort shines through this Elvis Presley cake, blending banana’s sweetness with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. Delightful layers promise a nostalgic journey of classic American dessert magic that satisfies cravings and celebrates culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients (Main Components):
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) white or yellow cake mix
- 1 can (20 ounces/567 grams) crushed pineapple with juice
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting and Topping Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick/113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped pecans or shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 can (8 ounces/226 grams) crushed pineapple with juice
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine cake mix, crushed pineapple with its natural juice, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, fresh eggs, and aromatic vanilla extract in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Vigorously whisk the ingredients until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous batter with no visible lumps.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into a generously greased rectangular baking vessel, ensuring even distribution.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C), allowing the cake to bake for approximately 35 minutes.
- Verify the cake’s doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without any clinging batter, indicating perfect readiness.
Notes
- Swap regular cake mix for gluten-free options to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Add extra texture by sprinkling chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter for a delightful crunch that complements the cake’s soft consistency.
- Use fresh pineapple instead of canned for a brighter, more vibrant tropical taste that elevates the classic Elvis Presley cake recipe.
- Reduce oil quantity by substituting half with unsweetened applesauce to create a lighter, slightly healthier version of this beloved dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg