Elvis Presley Cake (Jailhouse Rock Cake)

Here’s a delicious Elvis Presley Cake (a.k.a. Jailhouse Rock Cake) recipe — a rich, moist pineapple yellow cake topped with cream cheese frosting. It’s named after The King because it was said to be one of his favorites!

🎸 Elvis Presley Cake (Jailhouse Rock Cake)

🧁 Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)

• 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)

• 4 large eggs

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup milk

• 1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz, with juice)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

• 1 package cream cheese (8 oz, softened)

• 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)

• 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

🎂 Instructions:

1. Bake the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. In a large bowl, beat together:

   • Yellow cake mix

   • Pudding mix

   • Eggs

   • Milk

   • Oil

4. Mix until smooth (about 2 minutes on medium speed).

5. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

2. Pineapple Topping:

1. While the cake is baking, combine in a saucepan:

   • Crushed pineapple with juice

   • Granulated sugar

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Once the cake is done, remove from oven and poke holes all over the top with a fork or skewer.

4. Pour the hot pineapple mixture evenly over the hot cake. Let it soak in and cool completely.

3. Frosting:

1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy.

2. Add vanilla and powdered sugar (1 cup at a time) until you reach your desired sweetness and consistency.

3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

4. Sprinkle with chopped nuts (optional).

🍰 Tips:

• Best served chilled after a few hours in the fridge.

• Keeps well for 3–5 days refrigerated.