Elvis Presley Cake

This is the best Elvis Presley cake recipe you will ever try! This easy cake is made with cake mix, pineapples and an easy frosting that’s packed with pecans. The Elvis Presley cake is great for special occasions like birthdays or summer BBQs. If you enjoyed this Elvis Presley cake recipe, then you’ll love this Slow Cooker Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake and these Dulce de Leche Cupcakes.

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Why Is This Cake Named After Elvis Presley?

This cake was named after Elvis Presley because he was obsessed with it! He loved this pineapple cake with pecans so much that he asked his grandmother to make it for him all the time. And it’s no wonder he enjoyed it so much. This cake is really that good!

How To Make Elvis Presley Cake

1. First, start by making the cake according to the package instructions. You’ll need eggs, oil and water.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or whatever the package instructions recommend.
3. Combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and water in a stand mixer or in a bowl if using a hand mixer. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the cake batter into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
5. Bake the yellow cake according to the package instructions. It took mine 30 minutes to finish baking.
6. In a sauce pan over medium high heat, combine the pineapple, sugar, corn starch and butter. Stir occasionally for about 5-7 minutes or until the pineapple topping thickens.
7. Remove the pineapple mixture from the heat.
8. Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and use a fork to poke holes in the cake.
9. Pour the pineapple mixture over the cake while still hot. Let the cake cool down for about 30 minutes before topping with the frosting.
10. Start preparing the cream cheese frosting. Combine the softened butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer or in a bowl if using a hand mixer. Mix until you have a creamy texture.
11. Add in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar about 1/4 cup at a time to avoid the sugar from flying everywhere. Mix until well combined.
12. Stop mixing and fold the chopped pecans in with a spatula.
13. Top your cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting. Use a spatula to spread the frosting with pecans over the cake.
14. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
15. Finally, serve a slice of this delicious Elvis Presley cake with a cold glass of milk and enjoy.

Storing Suggestions

Elvis Presley cake should be covered with plastic wrap to preserve freshness before being stored in the refrigerator. This cake will keep well refrigerated for up to 7 days. I don’t recommend freezing this cake since it’s topped with cream cheese frosting. The cream cheese frosting’s texture will be a bit crumbly after thawing. However you can freeze the cake covered in plastic wrap for up to 3 months without the frosting. Simply prepare the frosting once you are ready to enjoy.

Tips & Variations

• Use pineapple cake mix if you want more pineapple flavor. I’ve tried it both ways and I prefer the yellow cake mix.
• Make sure to use crushed pineapple in juice and not syrup. The syrup is too heavy and will most likely cause the cake to become soggy.
• Follow the instructions on the back of the cake mix box when making the cake. Make sure you have all the ingredients you’ll need to make the cake.