Elvis Presley Cake

Here’s a popular and delicious Elvis Presley Cake recipe — a Southern favorite named after The King himself, who reportedly loved simple, rich desserts like this one.

🍰 Elvis Presley Cake (Pineapple Poke Cake)

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, water)

• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

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

• 3 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional, but traditional)

Instructions:

1. Bake the Cake:

   • Prepare the yellow cake according to the package directions using a 9×13-inch baking pan.

   • Bake as directed, then remove from the oven and poke holes all over the warm cake using a fork or the handle of a wooden spoon.

2. Pineapple Topping:

   • In a saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple (with juice) and granulated sugar.

   • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.

   • Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla.

   • Pour the hot pineapple mixture evenly over the warm cake. Let it soak in as the cake cools.

3. Cream Cheese Frosting:

   • Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

   • Add powdered sugar a little at a time, beating until fluffy.

   • Stir in the vanilla extract.

   • Spread the frosting over the completely cooled cake.

4. Topping:

   • Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top if using.

Tips:

• Chill the cake before serving — it tastes even better cold.

• Great for potlucks and holidays; it’s rich, moist, and crowd-pleasing.

Let me know if you’d like a version from scratch (without a cake mix), or a variation (like banana flavoring — another Elvis favorite)!