Ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 box vanilla pudding (3-ounce box, not sugar-free)
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 cup milk
1 can crushed pineapple (16 ounces, undrained)
1 cup sugar
One box (8 ounces of softened room temperature cream cheese)
1/2 cup butter (softened to room temperature)
3 cups confectioner’s sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for the frosting)
Instructions:
Mix the eggs, oil, milk, vanilla pudding, and yellow cake mix together in a large mixing dish. Beat with an electric mixer for one minute until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again for about two minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Scatter the cake mixture equally in the baking dish that has been buttered. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the pineapple topping. In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple (with its juice) and sugar. Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the top using a fork. While the cake is still hot, pour the hot pineapple mixture over the top, ensuring that it covers the entire surface. Let the cake cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, and continue beating until well combined. If desired, stir in the chopped pecans and vanilla extract.
Drop dollops of the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cake. Slowly spread the dollops together to cover the entire surface of the cake, being careful not to disturb the pineapple topping. If desired, add more chopped pecans to the top.
Serve and enjoy this delicious Elvis Presley Sheet Cake!
This recipe recreates the famous Elvis Presley Sheet Cake, featuring a moist yellow cake with a sweet pineapple topping and a creamy cream cheese frosting. The optional addition of pecans adds a delightful crunch. Indulge in this delightful dessert reminiscent of the King himself.