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May 14, 2021

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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.

Elvis Presley Cake with pineapples and pecans

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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!

Ingredients for the pineapple cake
Ingredients for the pecan cream cheese frosting

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.
Pouring crushed pineapples
Spreading cream cheese frosting with pecans over pineapple cake

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.

A slice of Elvis Presley Cake with pineapples and pecans

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.

Elvis Presley Cake with pineapples and pecans

Elvis Presley Cake

This Elvis Presley cake is made with crushed pineapples then topped with homemade cream cheese frosting that's packed with chopped pecans. I love bringing this pineapple cake with me to summer BBQs and other special occasions because it's always a hit!
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Keyword: elvis presley cake, pineapple cake, pineapple cake with pecans, cream cheese frosting with pecans
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Equipment

  • 9x 13 baking dish
  • stand mixer

Ingredients

Ingredients For The Elvis Presley Cake

  • 15.25 oz box of yellow cake mix eggs, oil, water
  • 20 oz crushed pineapples in juice (do not drain)
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Ingredients For The Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • First, start by making the cake according to the package instructions. You’ll need eggs, oil and water.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or whatever the package instructions recommend.
  • 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.
  • Pour the cake batter into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  • Bake the yellow cake according to the package instructions. It took mine 30 minutes to finish baking.
  • 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.
  • Remove the pineapple mixture from the heat.
  • Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and use a fork to poke holes in the cake.
  • Pour the pineapple mixture over the cake while still hot. Let the cake cool down for about 30 minutes before topping with the frosting.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stop mixing and fold the chopped pecans in with a spatula.
  • Top your cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting. Use a spatula to spread the frosting with pecans over the cake.
  • Cover and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Finally, serve a slice of this delicious Elvis Presley cake with a cold glass of milk and enjoy.

Video

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Elvis Presley Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
380
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
63
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
117
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
45
g
50
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
576
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
34
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Nancy

    May 15, 2021 at 11:52 pm

    5 stars
    I loved learning about the history of this cake and it sounds delicious! I am going to give it a try…I love cream cheese frosting!

    • The Six Figure Dish

      May 15, 2021 at 11:55 pm

      Thanks Nancy! Hope you enjoy!

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