Elvis Presley Sheet Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Prepare Cake Batter:
   • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking soda. In a saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil, then pour over the flour mixture. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla, mixing well.
3. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Prepare Frosting:
   • In a saucepan, bring butter and buttermilk to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Optionally, stir in chopped pecans.
5. Frost the Cake:
   • Pour the frosting over the warm cake, spreading evenly. Let it cool before serving.