Jailhouse Rock Cake
Jailhouse Rock Cake is a retro Southern-style dessert featuring a crunchy pecan and graham cracker crust, a tangy pineapple filling, and a rich cream cheese frosting. It's an easy, no-fuss recipe perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or holiday tables, delivering layers of nostalgic flavor and texture in every bite.
- Servings: 8
Source: Recipe Maestro
Ingredients
- crushed pecans: Adds crunch and nutty richness to crust and topping
- graham cracker crumbs: Provides structure and buttery base
- granulated sugar: Sweetens the crust
- melted butter: Binds crust and adds richness
- can crushed pineapple : Delivers tangy sweetness and moisture to filling
- granulated sugar: Sweetens the pineapple layer
- teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances flavor in pineapple and frosting
- cream cheese, softened: Base for creamy, tangy frosting
- butter, softened: Adds creaminess and structure to frosting
- powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens frosting
- crushed pecans : Adds crunch to the frosting
- crushed pecans : Final nutty layer for flavor and texture