Chocolate Sheet Cake with Pudding & Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Sheet Cake with Pudding & Frosting. This rich and moist cake features layers of velvety chocolate pudding and a decadent chocolate frosting that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat at home, this cake is designed to impress. The delightful balance of flavors and textures makes it a favorite among chocolate lovers. Plus, it’s easy to make, ensuring that bakers of all levels can create this show-stopping dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or boiling water)
- 6 ounces chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk (for pudding)
- 1½ cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 6 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ⅔ cup milk (for frosting; add more if needed)
- Crushed Oreo cookies and pectin-based gummy candies for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9×13 baking pan.
- In a stand mixer, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add to the dry ingredients while mixing.
- Stir in hot coffee or boiling water until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the pudding by whisking together chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth. Spread over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the frosting: Melt butter and whisk in cocoa powder before cooling slightly. Mix in powdered sugar alternating with milk until smooth.
- Frost the cake after chilling, then top with crushed Oreos and gummy candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg