Description
Elvis Presley Cake, also known as Jailhouse Rock Cake, is a delightful dessert made with a white cake base soaked in a sweet pineapple mixture, topped with a creamy frosting made of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, and finished with crunchy pecans. It’s a simple yet indulgent cake that’s perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- White Cake Mix
- 8 oz can Crushed Pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract (for pineapple mixture)
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz package Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup Butter, softened
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
For Garnish:
- 3 cups Crushed Pecans
Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Prepare and bake a white cake according to package directions in your desired cake pan. Once baked, cool the cake completely.
- Use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes throughout the cooled cake.
- Pineapple Mixture:
- In a saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple (with its juice), 1 cup of granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the hot pineapple mixture over the cooled cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, the remaining vanilla extract, and 2 cups of crushed pecans.
- Mix until well combined, then spread the frosting over the pineapple-soaked cake.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of crushed pecans over the top of the cake.
- Chill:
- For the best flavor, let the cake set in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
- Storage: This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Flavor: The cake becomes more flavorful as it rests, so it’s perfect to make a day ahead of time.
- Pecans: You can use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg