Elvis Presley Sheet Cake is a delicious and indulgent dessert inspired by the King of Rock and Roll’s favorite flavors: peanut butter, banana, and bacon. Here’s a recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced bananas
- Crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- Chopped peanuts
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or sheet pan.
- Make the Cake:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and peanut butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, pour it over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Stir until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or sheet pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake the Cake:
- Place the baking dish or sheet pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, milk, and peanut butter for the frosting. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost the Cake:
- Pour the warm frosting over the cooled cake in the pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- If desired, top the frosted cake with sliced bananas, crumbled bacon, and chopped peanuts for the full Elvis Presley experience.
- Chill and Serve:
- Place the frosted cake in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Once chilled, slice and serve the Elvis Presley Sheet Cake, and enjoy the delicious combination of peanut butter, banana, and bacon flavors!
This Elvis Presley Sheet Cake is a fun and flavorful dessert that pays homage to the King’s legendary tastes. It’s sure to be a hit with Elvis fans and dessert lovers alike!