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Elvis Presley Sheet Cake Recipe M

Elvis Presley Sheet Cake Recipe

Umer
Indulge in the King's favorite flavors with this Elvis Presley sheet cake recipe, it’s rich in chocolate, peanut butter, and sweet bananas.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices

Ingredients
  

For The Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For The Pineapple Topping

  • 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • For The Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparing The Cake Batter

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour and sugar.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter with cocoa and water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  • Pour the hot mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

Baking The Cake

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.

Making The Pineapple Topping

  • In a saucepan, combine drained pineapple, sugar, and cornstarch.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Assembling The Cake

  • Once the cake has cooled, spread the pineapple topping evenly over the surface.
  • Slice 2-3 ripe bananas and arrange them on top of the pineapple layer.

Preparing The Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Add peanut butter and mix well.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat until creamy and smooth.

Frosting And Serving The Cake

  • Spread the peanut butter cream cheese frosting over the banana and pineapple layers.
  • For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
  • Slice and serve your Elvis Presley sheet cake.
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