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Elvis Presley Cake

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A legendary Southern treat featuring a moist yellow cake base topped with creamy icing, crushed pineapple, and coconut.

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 according to the yellow cake mix package instructions. Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple (with syrup) and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat until warmed through.
  3. In another saucepan, melt the softened cream cheese over low heat. Gradually add half of the powdered sugar, stirring until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions by blending in the eggs, vegetable oil, and water.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake the cake according to package instructions or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and poke holes all over the top using a wooden spoon handle.
  8. Pour the warm pineapple mixture evenly over the cake.
  9. Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the cake.
  10. If using, sprinkle chopped pecans and coconut on top.
  11. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a smoother icing, let the cream cheese come to room temperature before melting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: Elvis Presley Cake, Southern dessert, pineapple cake, cream cheese icing

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