Elvis Presley Cake (Jailhouse Rock Cake)
This Elvis Presley Cake is rich, moist, and full of rock ‘n’ roll flavor with banana, peanuts, and optional candied bacon. A tribute-worthy dessert fit for The King himself!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert, Celebration Cakes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cake
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup mashed ripe bananas
For the Filling & Frosting
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup crushed roasted peanuts
Optional: ½ cup chopped candied bacon
For Decoration
Chocolate ganache drizzle
Mini peanut butter cups or banana slices
Edible gold glitter (optional but fit for a king!)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in vanilla, mashed bananas, and buttermilk until smooth.
Combine: Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined — don’t overmix.
Bake: Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Prepare Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Fold in crushed peanuts (and candied bacon, if using).
Assemble Cake: Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides.
Decorate: Drizzle with chocolate ganache and top with mini peanut butter cups, banana slices, and edible gold glitter.
Serve: Slice, serve, and enjoy a dessert that’s as legendary as Elvis himself!
Notes
For a stronger banana flavor, use extra ripe bananas.
Make ahead: Cake layers can be baked a day early and refrigerated.
Substitute peanut butter frosting for a richer Elvis-inspired twist.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
