Description
Southern comfort meets nostalgic Elvis Presley cake, blending bananas, peanut butter, and creamy frosting into a delightful dessert. Fans of classic American sweets will savor each rich, indulgent bite of this legendary King-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 20 ounces (567 grams) crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
Cake Preparation Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
Frosting and Topping Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) salted butter (1 stick), softened to room temperature
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions for a 9×13-inch pan, ensuring proper mixing of eggs, oil, and water.
- Combine crushed pineapple and sugar in a saucepan, heating over medium temperature until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, stirring consistently for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove pineapple mixture from heat and let it rest momentarily while the cake completes baking.
- Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, use a fork to create multiple punctures across the entire surface while the cake remains piping hot.
- Gently distribute the warm pineapple mixture over the cake, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage through the created holes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, giving the pineapple liquid time to absorb into the cake’s interior.
- Blend softened cream cheese and butter using an electric mixer until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency, approximately 2 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly and scraping down mixer sides to create a creamy frosting.
- Fold chopped pecans into the prepared frosting, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Carefully apply frosting across the cake’s surface, using dollops and smoothing to create an even layer.
- Refrigerate the cake for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and frosting to set, ensuring optimal taste and texture before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture when preparing the cake batter.
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to frosting to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Replace regular sugar with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index option that maintains the cake’s sweet character.
- Swap cream cheese frosting with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream for vegan or lactose-intolerant dietary needs, which will still provide a creamy topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg