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Elvis Presley Cake

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Elvis Presley Cake also know as Jailhouse Rock Cake is a family favorite. So simple and easy to make. 

rich and delicious cake slice on a white plate

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!!

Elvis Presley Cake

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.

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3.92 from 169 votes

Elvis Presley Cake

Elvis Presley Cake also know as Jailhouse Rock Cake is a family favorite. So simple and easy to make.

Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 515kcal
Author: Rob

Ingredients

  • White cake mix
  • 8 oz can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz pkg Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup. butter softened
  • 3 cups. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 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 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.

Notes

Prepare cake at least 8 hours or overnight for best results. 

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 83g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. remell hollin says

    March 14, 2016 at 2:51 am

    Beautiful cakes

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    • Rob says

      February 28, 2017 at 11:45 pm

      TY 🙂

      Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 27, 2022 at 7:46 am

      What size baking pan.
      Should you use 2 box’s the cake looks long

      Reply
      • Rob says

        November 27, 2022 at 3:14 pm

        we use a 9×13 glass baking dish and 1 box cake mix

        Reply
  2. pat says

    March 14, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    i want the recipe for this cake

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    • Rob says

      March 16, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      Pat the recipe is there just click on the link

      Reply
  3. Nicole says

    September 24, 2019 at 11:54 am

    I’m wondering if you let the pineapple mixture cool or set before putting on frosting? Thanks!

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    • Rob says

      October 10, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      I pour it on the cake as soon as it has finished cooking.

      Reply
  4. Jan Fusco says

    September 26, 2019 at 12:21 am

    Do you refrigerate it? I would think so with cream cheese in it.

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    • Rob says

      October 10, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      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.

      Reply
  5. Jan Fusco says

    September 26, 2019 at 12:23 am

    Do you refrigerate the cake? I would think so since it has cream cheese in it.

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    • Rob says

      October 10, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      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.

      Reply
  6. Kim says

    September 29, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe. Does it need to be stored in fridge to set and after?

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    • Rob says

      October 10, 2019 at 2:01 pm

      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.

      Reply
  7. Sybil says

    September 30, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Rob says

      October 1, 2019 at 12:48 pm

      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.

      Reply
  8. Peggy says

    October 1, 2019 at 4:13 am

    Does this need refrigerated?

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    • Rob says

      October 10, 2019 at 2:01 pm

      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.

      Reply
  9. Susie @ Kirby's Kabin Blog says

    October 15, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    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!

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    • Rob says

      October 15, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
  10. Judy Dailey says

    October 15, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    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..

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    • Rob says

      October 15, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Sheila Flanagan says

        December 6, 2022 at 12:02 am

        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.

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        • Rob says

          December 6, 2022 at 12:36 am

          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

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      • Shelly D. says

        March 19, 2023 at 5:30 pm

        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.

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        • Rob says

          March 19, 2023 at 9:21 pm

          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

          Reply
  11. Tess says

    October 17, 2019 at 4:57 am

    How long do you boil the pineapple mixture for?

    Reply
    • Rob says

      October 17, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      Bring to a boil for a few minutes.

      Reply
  12. BARBARA JENKINS says

    October 30, 2022 at 4:31 pm

    Can you use walnuts instead of pecans?

    Reply
    • Rob says

      October 30, 2022 at 8:30 pm

      Yes of course. We have used walnuts before and its just as delicious.

      Reply
  13. Pam says

    November 15, 2022 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    I would add that little can of coconut cream.

    Reply
    • Rob says

      November 16, 2022 at 12:04 am

      Great idea Pam!

      Reply
    • Dawn says

      November 19, 2022 at 8:58 pm

      Maybe condensed milk? Or do you think that would make it too sweet?

      Reply
      • Rob says

        November 20, 2022 at 10:31 pm

        The cake is pretty sweet. I wouldn’t use it.

        Reply
  14. Karen Pittman says

    December 14, 2022 at 4:23 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Rob says

      December 14, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      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.

      Reply
  15. Janice Tyler says

    February 21, 2023 at 11:50 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Rob says

      February 22, 2023 at 4:11 pm

      We use the end of a wooden spoon. We find the bigger holes work well

      Reply
  16. Sharon says

    March 25, 2023 at 1:02 pm

    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.

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    • Rob says

      March 29, 2023 at 8:52 pm

      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

      Reply
  17. Barbara Dunivan says

    March 28, 2023 at 1:57 am

    Looks like something I would make & then share.All my favorite ingredients.

    Reply
    • Rob says

      March 28, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      I hope you love it when you make it. It is definitely one of our favorites!

      Reply

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