Paula Deen Elvis Presley Cake Recipe
This Paula Deen Elvis Presley Cake Recipe is rich, moist and full of sweet tropical flavor. It is one of the most loved Southern desserts.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- Eggs oil, and water (as required by cake mix)
For the pineapple topping:
- 1 can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 cup sugar
For the frosting:
- 1 package cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
Prepare cake batter
- Make cake batter using package instructions and pour into a greased baking dish evenly.
Bake the cake
- Bake at 180°C for 30 to 35 minutes until fully baked and golden.
Cook pineapple topping
- In a pan, cook crushed pineapple and sugar for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add topping to warm cake
- Poke holes in warm cake and pour pineapple mixture evenly on top.
Cool completely
- Let cake cool so the topping soaks in well.
Prepare frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add sugar and vanilla
- Mix powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy and spreadable.
Frost the cake
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
Add nuts
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top for extra crunch.
Chill and serve
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for better taste
- Do not skip poking holes
- Chill for best flavor
- Add coconut flakes for twist
- Use walnuts instead of pecans
- Do not overbake cake
- Keep frosting smooth