Elvis Presley Sheet Cake

Instructions: How to Make Elvis Presley Sheet Cake

Step 1: Make the Banana Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch sheet cake pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mash the bananas: In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Set them aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Add the bananas: Gently fold in the mashed bananas until evenly incorporated.
8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.

Step 2: Prepare the Candied Bacon

1. Cook the bacon: Place the bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
2. Candy the bacon: Remove the bacon from the oven and immediately brush it with the maple syrup and sprinkle it with brown sugar. Place the bacon back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes to allow the sugar to melt and form a glaze.
3. Cool and chop: Once candied, let the bacon cool completely on a wire rack before chopping it into small bits for sprinkling on the cake.

Step 3: Make the Peanut Butter Frosting

1. Beat the peanut butter and butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened butter together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
3. Adjust the consistency: Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency—smooth, but thick enough to spread easily.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

1. Frost the cake: Once the banana cake is completely cooled, spread the creamy peanut butter frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
2. Top with candied bacon: Sprinkle the chopped candied bacon generously over the frosting. The salty, sweet bacon pieces add the perfect finishing touch to this Elvis-inspired creation.

Serving Tips for Elvis Presley Sheet Cake

• Serve chilled: While the cake is delicious at room temperature, you can also refrigerate it for a few hours to allow the frosting to set and the flavors to meld.
• Perfect for parties: This cake is great for potlucks, birthday parties, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a unique and flavorful dessert.
• Pair with a glass of milk: The combination of peanut butter, banana, and bacon is rich and indulgent, so a cold glass of milk is the perfect accompaniment.

Why Elvis Presley Loved These Flavors

Elvis Presley was known for his love of food, and he had a particular penchant for unusual flavor combinations. His Peanut Butter, Banana, and Bacon Sandwich became one of his signature meals. Legend has it that Elvis would order this indulgent sandwich, often served fried in butter, as a favorite comfort food. The marriage of sweet bananas, creamy peanut butter, and crispy bacon was a treat that captured the essence of Elvis’ bold, larger-than-life persona.

With the Elvis Presley Sheet Cake, we’ve taken these iconic flavors and transformed them into a show-stopping dessert. The moist banana cake, rich peanut butter frosting, and salty bacon topping recreate the flavor profile Elvis loved, while offering a modern twist that’s perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Conclusion: A Tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll

If you’re an Elvis fan—or just a fan of delicious, decadent desserts—the Elvis Presley Sheet Cake is a must-try. The rich, moist banana cake topped with creamy peanut butter frosting and crispy candied bacon is a dessert that brings together all the flavors Elvis loved into one irresistible bite. It’s the perfect way to celebrate his legacy and indulge in a flavor combination that’s truly fit for royalty.

So, the next time you’re looking to make a bold, memorable dessert, try this Elvis-inspired cake. It’s sure to be the star of any gathering, and you’ll be the one everyone asks for the recipe—just like the King himself!