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Dorothy Thomas

Elvis presley cake recipe

A decadent Southern-style cake inspired by Elvis Presley’s love for rich, sweet flavors! This moist banana cake is layered with peanut butter frosting, topped with crumbled bacon (optional), and drizzled with caramel—just like The King would have loved!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300g 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 7g 1 ½ tsp Baking powder
  • 3g ½ tsp Baking soda
  • 3g ½ tsp Salt
  • 115g ½ cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 300g 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 large 2 Eggs
  • 240g 1 cup Mashed ripe bananas (~3 bananas)
  • 120ml ½ cup Buttermilk (or milk + ½ tbsp vinegar)
  • 5ml 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
  • 115g ½ cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 250g 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 360g 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 45-60ml 3-4 tbsp Heavy cream or milk
  • 5ml 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan (or two 9-inch round pans for layers)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan (or two 9-inch round pans).
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (~3 mins). Beat in eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into pan(s) and bake for 30-35 mins (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
  7. Cool completely before frosting.
  8. Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with cream/milk, until fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
  10. Spread frosting over cooled cake.
  11. Top with crumbled bacon (if using), drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle chopped peanuts.

Notes

  • Storage: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Bacon Tip: For crispier texture, bake bacon separately and add just before serving.
  • No Buttermilk? Use ½ cup milk + ½ tbsp lemon juice/vinegar, let sit 5 mins.
  • For a layered cake: Double frosting and stack two 9-inch rounds.