Elvis Presley Sheet Cake is a delicious and moist dessert inspired by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s favorite flavors. This cake features a tender yellow cake topped with a luscious pineapple glaze and finished with a creamy frosting. It’s perfect for any occasion and sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it. Let’s dive into the details to create this delightful cake!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups (400g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g), softened
- Whole milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 4 large, at room temperature
For the Pineapple Glaze:
- Crushed pineapple: 1 can (20 ounces or 570g), with juice
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Frosting:
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces (225g), softened
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g), softened
- Powdered sugar: 4 cups (500g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 2-4 tablespoons, as needed
Equipment
- Mixing bowls: Various sizes for mixing ingredients.
- Electric mixer: For beating the batter and frosting.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- 9×13-inch baking pan: For baking the cake.
- Medium saucepan: For preparing the pineapple glaze.
- Spatula: For spreading the frosting.
- Cooling rack: For cooling the cake.