Delish Pudding Cake

Alright folks, gather ’round because today, I’m letting you in on a little sweet secret — my go-to Delish Pudding Cake that’s been saving dessert crises for quite some time. Think of it as the culinary equivalent of a fluffy hug in a bowl. With extra layers of yumminess in there, it’s like a pudding and a cake got married and had an amazing, delicious baby. You gotta try it, like, yesterday!

Now, about this cake… You should see my husband. His eyes light up like it’s Christmas morning whenever I throw this together. It’s become our weekend ritual — partly because the kids love getting their little hands dirty in the baking fun, and mostly because watching the cake get devoured brings sheer joy. Plus, it’s perfect for those sweet cravings when you can’t shake off that sugar mood. Once, we actually ate it for breakfast. No judgment!

Why You’ll Love This Delish Pudding Cake

Alright, let’s doodle down why this will be your new dessert BFF:

1. It’s like a surprise party in your mouth. Cake AND pudding? Yes, please.
2. Barely any effort required, brownies could take notes.
3. The smell alone will make your guests think you’re some dessert wizard.
4. Mistakes happen, and this cake will forgive you. Because, well, it’s pudding-y.

How to Make It

Alright, imagine we’re sipping coffee together and trying not to eat batter off the spoon. This is how we roll: Start with your dry goods — flour, sugar, the whole shabang. Toss ’em into a mixing bowl. Yeah, I know, we should be sifting, but when life’s too short, just wing it. Now, get the wet guys involved, a good swoosh of milk and splash of vanilla, mix like your life depends on it. Pour the magic concoction into your cake pan (totally grease it or you’ll be chiseling out cake bits forever). And then, the secret move — you lace the top with cocoa powder and brown sugar, and when it bakes, it magically makes a gooey pudding sauce. Magic, I tell ya!

Ingredient Notes

– Flour: The backbone here. Bung it all together, and you’re good. I once swapped it with almond flour, very crumbly. Just don’t.
– Vanilla: The hugs from grandma in liquid form. Never skip. Once tried without — bland city.
– Brown Sugar: For the quirky sweet depth, no ordinary sugar can replicate it. Goes wrong? Yeah, if you burn it. Whoops.

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1. Combine flour, sugar, and dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Stir in milk and vanilla until it’s all cozy together.
3. Pour mixture into a prepared cake pan.
4. Dust the top with cocoa powder and brown sugar.
5. Bake and wait for the magic to happen.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– Remember to remove the cake from the oven before it gets too volcanic. I learned that the hard way.

Storage Tips

This cake’s great even if you hide it in the fridge. Covered, preferably, but let’s be real — it’s usually gobbled up cold or reheated. Break into it at breakfast. I’m not the boss of you!

Variations and Substitutions

Desperate times call for creative cake measures. Swap honey or maple syrup when sugar goes missing; vanilla extract is flexible with almond extract — sort of. Skipping the cocoa layer is risky and incredibly tragic. Trust me.

Frequently Asked Questions

Delish Pudding Cake

This moist and fluffy pudding cake is a perfect dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with a creamy texture, ideal for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder preferably Dutch-processed
• ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 cup milk whole milk recommended
• ▢ 0.5 cup butter melted
• ▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢ 1.5 cups boiling water

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
• Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; mix until smooth.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Carefully pour boiling water over the batter – do not stir. The water will sink to the bottom creating the pudding layer.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the pudding cake cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For an extra touch, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.