Elvis Presley Cake

Ingredients

• 19 (18 ounce) boxes yellow cake mix

• 1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
• 1 cup sugar

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple in syrup
• chopped pecans, optional 12 ounces of semi-sweet coconut

Directions

1. 1

   In a 9x13 pan prepare yellow cake according to package directions.

2. 2

   While the cake is cooking, put the can of pineapple (including syrup) in a small sauce pan.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup sugar to the pineapple and cook over medium heat being careful not to brown the pineapple.

4. 4

   In another small saucepan heat the cream cheese and 1/2 box of powdered sugar.

5. 5

   When melted and heated it should resemble an icing.

6. 6

   More powdered sugar may be added to achieve the desired look.

7. 7

   Remove cake from oven and punch holes all over with the handle of a wooden spoon or similar instrument.

8. 8

   Pour the hot pineapple mix over the top of the cake.

9. 9

   Let it absorb into the cake.

10. 10

    Drizzle the icing mix over the cake.

11. 11

    Top with chopped pecans if desired.