Elvis Presley Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 box yellow cake mix.
02 - Ingredients called for on cake box.
03 - 20 oz crushed pineapple in juice.
04 - 1 cup sugar.
05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened.
06 - 1/2 cup salted butter, softened.
07 - 3 cups powdered sugar.
08 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Prepare and bake yellow cake mix according to package directions in 9x13 pan.
02 - Combine crushed pineapple and sugar in saucepan, bringing to boil until sugar dissolves.
03 - Poke holes in hot cake with fork throughout surface.
04 - Pour warm pineapple mixture over cake, spreading evenly.
05 - Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
06 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth for about 2 minutes.
07 - Gradually add powdered sugar to make frosting, beating until creamy.
08 - Mix chopped pecans into frosting if using.
09 - Spread frosting over cooled cake in even layer.
10 - Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Starts with cake mix.
02 - Must chill before serving.
03 - Can omit nuts.
04 - Keeps well refrigerated.

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