Elvis Presley Cake
Elvis Presley Cake also know as Jailhouse Rock Cake is a family favorite. So simple and easy to make.
Elvis Presley Cake is a scrumptious cake that is always requested for holidays and parties . Once I made this cake it was asked to be made again and again.
It is a go to for us to whip up when we have a family get together or a pot luck.
It is so delicious and always a huge hit.
I have even made this into cupcakes for pot lucks so everyone can have their own individual “cake” and those were a big hit too!!
But honestly they are a lot of work so I would really stick with making this as an Elvis Presley Cake unless you have some time on your hands or some help! They sure were cute as cupcakes though.
Do you love making quick desserts with cake mixes? We do and if they are delicious like this is they get a double thumbs up!!
PIN IT!!
So easy to make!!
I don’t know where this cake got it’s name but I can understand why it’s called “Jailhouse Rock Cake” Because it really does rock! The flavors are so spot on.
As I said making these into cupcakes was a great idea for the pot luck. Just a little more work for me but this way everyone had their own cupcake or two.
As I said making these into cupcakes was a great idea for the pot luck. Just a little more work for me but this way everyone had their own cupcake or two.
Who could blame them? Not me. Either way I know you will love it.
I would suggest making this cake the day ahead to get the best flavor or at least 6 hours before you need it so all the flavors can set up well. We find that to bring out the best flavors. Refrigerate after it has cooled. So yum!!
Yummy! Make this simple and delicious cake today.
OTHER DESSERTS YOU MIGHT LIKE:
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake
Glazed Orange Bread
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Banana Pudding Layer Cake
Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies
Rolo Brownies with Caramel Sauce
Elvis Presley Cake
Ingredients
- White cake mix
- 8 oz can crushed pineapple
- 1 cup. sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz pkg Cream Cheese
- ½ cup. butter softened
- 3 cups. powdered sugar
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups crushed pecans
Instructions
- Bake a white cake according to package directions.
- Cool and poke holes in it with the end of a wooden spoon.
- In a pan boil crushed pineapple with juice and 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for a few minutes. Then pour over cool cake.
- In large bowl mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar.
- Add remaining vanilla and 2 cups crushed pecans, mix good and put on cake.
- Add 1 cup crushed pecans on top.
- Let cake set overnight for best flavor or at least 6 hours. Refrigerate cake if making overnight or any leftovers.
Beautiful cakes
TY 🙂
What size baking pan.
Should you use 2 box’s the cake looks long
we use a 9×13 glass baking dish and 1 box cake mix
i want the recipe for this cake
Pat the recipe is there just click on the link
I’m wondering if you let the pineapple mixture cool or set before putting on frosting? Thanks!
I pour it on the cake as soon as it has finished cooking.
Do you refrigerate it? I would think so with cream cheese in it.
Yes refrigerate over night or any leftovers. If you making it and using it after making it for just 6 hours you don’t have to refigerate it it unless it’s a hot day then I would.
Do you refrigerate the cake? I would think so since it has cream cheese in it.
Yes refrigerate over night or any leftovers. If you making it and using it after making it for just 6 hours you don’t have to refigerate it it unless it’s a hot day then I would.
Thank you for this recipe. Does it need to be stored in fridge to set and after?
Yes refrigerate over night or any leftovers. If you making it and using it after making it for just 6 hours you don’t have to refigerate it it unless it’s a hot day then I would. Store any leftovers in the fridge.
Your batter looks very thick in the video. The direction say to bake a white cake according to the package directions which would make the consistency more liquidy.
The cake mix was mixed according to package directions. Mix your cake mix according to package directions whatever brand you use. I have used many different kinds.
Has anyone tried using coconut in the recipe in any fashion?
You can add shredded coconut to the cake or frosting if you like.
I have used coconut milk in the recipe with chopped pineapples and coconut flakes in batter as well as frosting. Awesome my pineapple coconut cake is always a hit.
Sounds delicious! I love you additions
Does this need refrigerated?
Yes refrigerate over night or any leftovers. If you making it and using it after making it for just 6 hours you don’t have to refigerate it it unless it’s a hot day then I would.
I remember making a cake similar to this but have never heard it called this name… it was so good. Thanks for posting this recipe, I’ll have to try it soon!
Hi Susie I’m not sure where to name came from. We have been making it for years and have always know it as Elvis Presley Cake or Jail House Rock Cake. Maybe it was an Elvis favorite 🙂
I’m a bit disappointed, as my cake is already in the oven. When I went back to the to video to review the her “hole poking”, I realized you had added the whole egg to the batter. Your written recipe says to bake as cake mix package directs. My mix called for egg whites only. Did yours call for egg whites only? This is probably why yours looks richer..
I have never seen a cake mix that didn’t use the whole egg except for Angel Food Cake. I would think it will still taste good if you normally use that cake mix and like it. the pineapple mixture and frosting will make it tasty enough
White box cake mixes all say to use “whites” only and that if you use the yolks, do not expect it to be white, but yellowish.
As you can see the cake is yellow. It has pineapple in it. You could even use a yellow cake mix but we have always used white
White cake mixes only ask for egg whites to keep cake white. When you add the time it turns it yellow. Wedding cakes etc.. Just a look thing taste doesn’t change.
Yes we know what it asks for but that is what we use. If you want to use a different cake mix like yellow for instance you can. but we arent going for color we are going for flavor
How long do you boil the pineapple mixture for?
Bring to a boil for a few minutes.
Can you use walnuts instead of pecans?
Yes of course. We have used walnuts before and its just as delicious.
When do uou add the coconut cream?
There isn’t any coconut cream in this recipe. Where are you seeing this. The recipe ard has the ingredients and instructions
I’m so glad someone mentioned about adding walnuts instead of pecans. I was wondering the same thing. I prefer walnuts over pecans.
I would add that little can of coconut cream.
Great idea Pam!
Maybe condensed milk? Or do you think that would make it too sweet?
The cake is pretty sweet. I wouldn’t use it.
I wonder about putting a couple of mashed bananas in the pineapple mixture? It sounds good but I don’t know if it would work or not.
Honestly I don’t know we have never done that and don’t know how the banana and pineapple would taste together, The cake is definitely
moist enough that you don’t need the banana’s.
What do you use to poke holes in cake after cooked. Do you poke small or large holes. Do you let the cake cool after you cook it before poking holes in side the cake.
We use the end of a wooden spoon. We find the bigger holes work well
This recipe looks great and I’m looking forward to trying it. I’m not a fan of super sweet things, so I’m going to opt for not adding sugar to the pineapple juice, as I have always thought that pineapple juice is plenty sweet itself. My kids and I have always enjoyed drinking the juice from canned pineapple as is.
The pineapple juice is cooked on the stove and gets thickened with the other ingredients. The cake won’t taste the same with plain pineapple juice but you can make it as you like
Hey Sharon. I read your reply about not adding sugar to pineapple. Could you tell me how it turned out? I also think that the cake would be terribly sweet with sugared pineapple and frosting.
Thanks, Sandy
Looks like something I would make & then share.All my favorite ingredients.
I hope you love it when you make it. It is definitely one of our favorites!
Can you make this and refrigerate 48 hours before you serve it?
We have never made it 48 hours ahead but we have had had it leftover for a couple of days and it has been delicious! Normally we make it the night before we need it.
My icing didn’t come out looking nice and smooth like yours does. It was so lumpy I had to use my hands (like I would to make meatloaf). Then it stck to my hands and the powdered sugar went everywhere. I think I am going to have to put it in the oven again tomorrow so it will spread better. I sure hope it tastes good.
Sorry you had that problem. I’ve never heard of anyone having this problem. When frosting isn;t spreading just add more water or milk. It’s an easy fix.
I going to make it for and surprise my mom because she Loves the King Elvis
We hope she loves it as much as we do!
Very good cake!
Thanks so much! We’re happy you enjoyed it 🙂
All of the recipe s looks so delicious. Can’t wait to start making some of them .😍🤩
What else could you use besides pecans or nuts.
If you don’t like nuts you can leave them out. You could try chocolate chips on top or add some toasted coconut
Can I use a 20 oz can of pineapple?
It might make the cake a little more “wet” but most cans are that size now. We usually spoon a bit out
Thank you for the great recepies.
Your so welcome! We hope you enjoy the ones you try 🙂
Rob
I have never seen so many people who don’t read and ask the same questions over and over.
Your patience is remarkable I plan to try this recipe soon I know it will be delicious
Thanks for sharing
Barbara we hope you love it! Please let us know if you do 🙂
I can’t buy pineapple in an 8oz. can only sell it in the 20 oz. can at my store. Can I use the whole can and double the sugar and vanilla?
No that’s way too much pineapple! Your cake will never cook right it will be much too much pineapple. Just use 8 oz. and save the rest for something else. Or look at a different grocery store if you can.
Wow! Are any of these ppl asking questions able to think for themselves? It’s so simple. You have such patience. I’d have to stop answering them or become very sarcastic.
Jane….
I was thinking the same thing. If these people can’t think for themselves they shouldn’t be baking. OMG!
Would walnuts work as well for the Elvis Presley cake?? Sounds delicious.
Yes that would work fine. We use walnuts or mixed almonds and walnuts a lot.
This Elvis Presley Cake recipe looks absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to give it a try!
I hope you love it as much as we do
This Elvis Presley Cake recipe seems like a delicious treat that would be perfect for any Elvis fan or dessert lover!
I can’t wait to make this Elvis Presley Cake! I love everything about Elvis so now gotta try this cake! Sounds so good!
First time I made this cake they called it”Better Than Sex” cake. I like Elvis Presley cake better. I didn’t agree with the better than sex part. Lol
lol a many cakes are called that but I agree with you!
So it needs a full teaspoon vanilla extract cause it says 1/2 t twice
No it says 1/2 in cake and 1/2 in frosting in the recipe card
All the recipes look delicious I can’t wait to try a lot of them
Thank you so much Mary 🙂