Elvis Presley Dump Cake
Sweetheart, let me tell you—this Elvis Presley Dump Cake is the closest I’ve ever come to flirting with danger. And by “danger,” I mean a dessert so rich, so gooey, and so loaded with peanut butter, bananas, and chocolate that I swear it winked at me when I pulled it out of the oven.
I had to fan myself like a fainting Southern belle just to regain my composure.
Now, I’ve always admired Elvis for his stage presence, his hips, and most importantly—his unapologetic love of peanut butter and banana sandwiches. That man knew how to live.
So this cake? Oh honey, it’s basically a tribute concert you can eat.
The crunchy peanuts? That’s the drum solo.
The warm chocolate drizzle? That’s the encore.
The smell that fills your kitchen? Elvis has NOT left the building.
And like any good diva, this cake demands a dramatic entrance. Serve it warm, scoop it generously, and don’t you dare apologize for going back for seconds—or thirds. The King wouldn’t.
Now slip on your blue suede oven mitts, sugar, because we’re about to bake like royalty!
Elvis Presley Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
Ingredients
- 2 20-ounce cans sliced peaches, drained
- 2 medium ripe bananas sliced
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter melted slightly for drizzling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup butter melted
- ½ cup chopped peanuts
- ½ cup chocolate chips or hot fudge sauce optional but highly encouraged
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13" baking dish.
- Spread the sliced peaches evenly in the pan.
- Scatter sliced bananas over the peaches, then drizzle melted peanut butter across the top.
- Sprinkle vanilla extract and brown sugar across the fruit.
- Dump the dry cake mix evenly over everything—do not stir, darling.
- Pour melted butter over the cake mix, aiming to dampen as much dry mix as possible.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts and chocolate chips (if using) over the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm. Add hot fudge if you’re feeling extra.
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Terrific Tweaks
Blue Suede Topping:
Add a blueberry layer between the peaches and bananas for that “blue suede shoes” flair.
Rock ’n’ Roll Crunch:
Swap peanuts for candied pecans or add crushed pretzels for a salty-sweet mashup.
Burning Love Brownie Twist:
Use brownie mix instead of cake mix for an even more decadent dessert.
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a tiny paper Elvis cutout—because presentation matters, baby.
Add a drizzle of chocolate and a sprinkle of peanuts in a swoopy zig-zag like you’re decorating a Vegas stage.
Set the pan on a sparkly gold tablecloth so your dump cake can perform under proper showbiz lighting.
Ready to bake like royalty?
Grab your bananas, melt that peanut butter, and let’s create a dessert even Elvis would serenade.
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