Description
Elvis Presley Pineapple Cake Yuma is a nostalgic American dessert featuring a moist yellow cake infused with a sweet pineapple glaze and topped with a creamy, fluffy cream cheese frosting. This pineapple poke cake combines tropical flavors with a rich cream cheese topping, making it a perfect retro treat to serve chilled or at room temperature for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Make Pineapple Glaze: While the cake bakes, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally to slightly thicken the glaze.
- Soak Cake: When the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer. Pour the hot pineapple glaze evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to soak deeply. Let the cake cool completely to absorb the pineapple flavor.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating the mixture until it’s fluffy and well combined.
- Frost and Garnish: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts, if using, for added texture and flavor. Chill the cake before serving to enhance the flavors and texture.
Notes
- For best flavor, make this cake a few hours or up to one day in advance to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature according to your preference.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a nice crunch to the soft cake and creamy frosting.
