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Elvis Presley Cake

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A moist yellow cake soaked in pineapple syrup, topped with cream cheese icing, crunchy pecans, and toasted coconut – a delightful dessert that pays tribute to the King of Rock and Roll.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (18 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1 box (16 oz) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed pineapple in syrup
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 12 oz semi-sweet coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven as per package instructions and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine crushed pineapple and 1 cup granulated sugar; cook over medium heat until warmed.
  3. Melt cream cheese in another saucepan, gradually adding half the powdered sugar to achieve a smooth icing.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix with eggs, vegetable oil, and water until well combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake according to package instructions or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Remove cake, poke holes with a wooden spoon handle, and pour warm pineapple mixture over it.
  7. Drizzle cream cheese icing over the cake and sprinkle with pecans and coconut.
  8. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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