Elvis Presley's birthday is Jan. 8, 1935. He would have been 74 today.

BY LAUREN JOHNSTON
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Thursday, January 8th 2009, 3:18 PM

AP

"The King" has been gone for more than 30 years, but that hasn't stopped fans from gathering to celebrate his birthday each year - often times by chowing down on one of the "Hound Dog" crooner's favorite foods: peanut butter.



Presley, who was born Jan. 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Miss., would have been 74 today. He died at Graceland – the Memphis mansion that has become a shrine – on Aug. 16, 1977.

There is an annual birthday ceremony at the historic house, but fans all over the country are toasting the "Heartbreak Hotel" crooner's special day in unique ways too.

Here are some options for those who aren't goin' to Graceland – including a tasty snack option right here in New York City. Our suggestions:

Watch the party online: Fans can tune in to www.elvis.com to watch a live Webcast of the birthday party planned at Graceland

Eat a PB, B & H: Go to Peanut Butter & Co. at 240 Sullivan St. in Greenwich Village and order "The Elvis." The shop offers what's said to have been Presley's favorite sandwich described as such: "A grilled peanut Butter sandwich, stuffed with bananas and honey. Try it with bacon for that extra indulgence. Long live the King!"

Enjoy a cupcake! Crumbs Bake Shop in NYC has created an Elvis cupcake combining the King's favorite flavors (well, not the bacon). They describe the confection as "a banana flavored yellow cake filled with banana cream topped with a swirl of banana butter cream and peanut butter frosting."

Or, if you happen to be in Beverly Hills, the Sprinkles bakery is also offering a limited edition banana cupcake with peanut butter frosting named "The King."