Description
Homemade vanilla pudding cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its creamy texture and rich flavor profile. Luscious layers of moist cake and silky pudding create a memorable sweet experience you will savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Utilize an electric mixer to whip softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually incorporate sugar into butter, beating until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency.
- Introduce eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract, ensuring complete integration with the existing batter.
- Slowly combine dry ingredient mixture and milk into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to maintain a smooth texture.
- Fold instant pudding mix into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased baking dish, using a spatula to create an uniform surface.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove from oven and let the cake rest for 10-15 minutes to stabilize and slightly cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Gently fold pudding mix to maintain the cake’s delicate structure and prevent dense results.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and coconut flour, adjusting moisture content as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg