Elvis Presley Cake (Jailhouse Rock Cake)
A deliciously moist and indulgent cake soaked in sweet pineapple and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, garnished with crunchy pecans. A classic dessert inspired by Elvis Presley’s love for pineapple and pecans!
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- White Cake Mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz can Crushed Pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (for pineapple mixture)
- For the Frosting:
- 8 oz package Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
- For Garnish:
- 3 cups Crushed Pecans (divided into two portions)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
Prepare and bake a white cake according to package directions in your desired cake pan. Once baked, cool the cake and poke holes throughout with the end of a wooden spoon. - Pineapple Mixture:
In a saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple (with its juice), 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Bring to a boil for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the hot pineapple mixture over the cooled cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. - Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, remaining vanilla extract, and 2 cups of crushed pecans, mixing until well combined. Spread this frosting over the pineapple-soaked cake. - Garnish:
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of crushed pecans over the top of the cake. - Chill:
For the best flavor, let the cake set overnight in the refrigerator or at least for 6 hours before serving. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
- The cake improves in flavor if it’s allowed to chill for several hours or overnight.
- You can use any white cake mix, or even bake a homemade white cake if preferred.
- Add more or fewer pecans to suit your taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12-1/16 of cake)
- Calories: 345kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg