Description
Southern comfort reaches new heights with Elvis Presley cake, a luscious dessert celebrating the King’s favorite flavors. Bananas, peanut butter, and cream cheese frosting combine for a nostalgic culinary tribute you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz/432 g) white or yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 can (20 oz/567 g) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick/113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (8 oz/226 g) crushed pineapple with juice
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans or shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Cake Preparation: Merge pineapple, cake mix, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until a smooth, consistent batter forms without any lumps.
- Baking Setup: Coat a rectangular baking pan with cooking spray or butter, then pour the prepared batter, spreading evenly to ensure uniform thickness and optimal rising.
- Oven Technique: Place the cake pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), positioning it centrally for balanced heat distribution and consistent cooking.
- Doneness Verification: After 35 minutes, test cake’s readiness by inserting a toothpick into the center – a clean extraction signals the cake is perfectly baked and ready for cooling.
- Cooling Process: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, permitting the delicate structure to stabilize before potential frosting or serving.
Notes
- Pineapple Moisture Control: Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the cake soggy, which could affect texture and baking time.
- Smooth Mixing Technique: Blend ingredients slowly and consistently to create a uniform batter without overmixing, which can lead to a dense cake.
- Temperature Precision: Use room temperature eggs and oil for smoother integration and more consistent cake volume, ensuring even baking throughout.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute standard cake mix with gluten-free alternatives and verify all ingredients are celiac-friendly for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg