Enjoy this famous Elvis Presley Cake! Great for any event, this cake mixes a soft white cake with a delicious pineapple filling and creamy pecan frosting. It’s a hit that will get everyone talking. Share this wonderful recipe with your loved ones!
List of ingredients:
Mix for making white cake.
8 ounces can of crushed pineapple (including the juice)
1 cup of white sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract for the pineapple mixture.
8 ounces of cream cheese, softened.
1/2 cup of soft butter
3 cups of powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract for the frosting.
3 cups of chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS :
1- Make the Cake:
Make a white cake following the instructions on the package in the pan of your choice. After baking, let the cake cool down and make holes all over it using the tip of a wooden spoon.
2- Pineapple Blend:
In a pot, mix the crushed pineapple (with its juice), 1 cup of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Heat until boiling, stirring from time to time. Pour the warm pineapple mixture over the cooled cake, making sure it goes into the holes.
3-Cream cheese frosting:
In a big bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and butter until they are smooth. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, the rest of the vanilla extract, and 2 cups of chopped pecans until everything is well mixed. Put this icing on top of the cake soaked in pineapple.
4- Decoration:
Put the last cup of chopped pecans on top of the cake.
5- Relax:
For the most delicious taste, leave the cake in the fridge overnight or for at least 6 hours before serving. This helps all the flavors blend perfectly.Try a piece of this Elvis Presley Cake and spread the joy! Cake emoji sparkles.