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Elvis Presley Cake (Jailhouse Rock Cake) Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Elvis Presley Cake, also known as Jailhouse Rock Cake, is a nostalgic southern-inspired dessert featuring a moist yellow cake soaked with a sweet pineapple syrup, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut. This rich and flavorful cake perfectly balances tropical pineapple and creamy textures, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple (with juice)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Frosting

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings (Optional)

  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • Sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package directions, including adding the eggs, oil, and water as instructed. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed, usually about 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Poke Holes in Warm Cake: While the cake is still warm, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the top, allowing the pineapple syrup to seep in and infuse the cake with moisture and flavor.
  3. Make Pineapple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and syrupy.
  4. Pour Syrup Over Cake: Immediately pour the hot pineapple syrup evenly over the warm cake, ensuring it soaks through the holes. Let the cake cool completely to room temperature to absorb the syrup fully.
  5. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light, fluffy, and well combined.
  6. Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled, pineapple-soaked cake, covering the entire surface.
  7. Add Optional Toppings: Sprinkle chopped pecans and sweetened shredded coconut over the frosting for added texture and flavor, if desired.
  8. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the cake for at least a few hours or overnight for the best flavor and texture, allowing the flavors to meld and the cake to firm up before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For an intensified pineapple flavor, add a few tablespoons of pineapple juice to the cream cheese frosting.
  • This cake tastes best after chilling overnight, so consider making it a day in advance.
  • Optional toppings like pecans and shredded coconut add a nice crunchy texture but can be omitted if allergic or preferred plain.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/elvis-presley-cake-jailhouse-rock-cake-recipe-2/