Chocolate Pudding Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the softness of yellow cake with rich chocolate pudding and whipped cream. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating or just treating yourself on a weekend.
Why Make This Recipe
If you love chocolate, this is the dessert you need in your life! It’s easy to make, looks impressive, and tastes wonderful. Plus, you probably already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen! It’s a great way to impress your family or friends, and it promises a smile from everyone around the table.
How to Make Chocolate Pudding Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Eggs, water, and oil (as required by cake mix instructions)
Directions:
- Preheat oven as per cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions and pour it into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mixes and cold milk until it thickens.
- Spread the pudding mixture over the baked cake.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the chocolate chips into the whipped cream and spread over the pudding layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
How to Serve Chocolate Pudding Cake
Serve this cake chilled from the fridge. You can cut it into squares and top with some chocolate shavings or a dollop of whipped cream for extra flair. It’s perfect after dinner or as a sweet snack during the day!
How to Store Chocolate Pudding Cake
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s best enjoyed within a few days, but it will be good for up to a week.
Tips to Make Chocolate Pudding Cake
- Make sure to let the cake cool completely before adding the pudding to prevent it from melting.
- Use full-fat heavy cream for the best texture in your whipped cream topping.
- If you want to make it extra special, add some crushed cookies or nuts on top!
Variation
You can switch up the flavors by using chocolate cake mix instead of yellow cake, or you could try different flavors of pudding mixes like chocolate or even butterscotch.
FAQs
1. Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare it a day in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
2. How do I know when the cake is done baking?
Follow the baking time on the cake mix box and check with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, the cake is done!
3. Can I freeze Chocolate Pudding Cake?
While it’s not recommended to freeze the cake with the pudding and cream layered on top, you can freeze the baked cake and add the layers later after thawing.
