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Elvis Presley Cake

Elvis Presley Cake is a jazzed-up pineapple sheet cake topped with a warm crushed pineapple glaze and rich vanilla-pecan cream cheese frosting. It’s nostalgic, ridiculously moist, and pure Southern comfort in every bite.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes (+ chilling)
  • Yield: 12–16 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
    • For the Cake:
    • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
    • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 cup milk
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (do not drain)
    • 1 cup granulated sugar

 

  • For the Frosting:
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 to 3½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted, if desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13” baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, and oil. Beat for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour into prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. While cake bakes, combine crushed pineapple (with juice) and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Once cake is done, poke holes all over the top and immediately pour hot pineapple glaze over it. Let cool completely.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla, then gradually beat in powdered sugar until thick and fluffy. Stir in pecans.
  7. Once cake is fully cooled, spread frosting evenly over the top. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Do not drain the pineapple—its juice is essential for the glaze.
  • For added crunch and flavor, toast the pecans before mixing into the frosting.
  • Double the frosting if you want a super-thick layer!
  • Great made a day ahead—flavor improves overnight.
  • Try adding banana slices under the frosting for an extra Elvis-approved touch.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 41g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Elvis Presley Cake, pineapple cake, southern dessert, cream cheese frosting, retro cake