Description
This 3-ingredient Elvis Presley Cake is the ultimate shortcut to Southern dessert bliss. Moist, tropical, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s a retro recipe with modern-day crowd appeal. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a sweet slice of nostalgia any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (gluten-free works too)
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 tub (16 oz) cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and undrained crushed pineapple until smooth and combined. No eggs, oil, or water needed.
- Bake: Pour into prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cake will rise and turn golden.
- Cool Slightly & Frost: Let cool for 10 minutes. Spread cream cheese frosting over warm cake to create a melted glaze effect.
- Serve & Enjoy: Slice and serve slightly warm or chilled. Garnish with coconut flakes or pineapple chunks for extra flair.
Notes
Tip: For a tropical twist, swap cake mix for coconut or banana flavor. Make it vegan with a plant-based cake mix and dairy-free frosting. Bake in muffin tins for adorable individual Elvis Cakes!
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: elvis presley cake, pineapple cake, 3-ingredient cake, southern dessert, retro cake