Chocolate Sheet Cake with Pudding & Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Sheet Cake with Pudding & Frosting. This rich and decadent cake features layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy chocolate pudding, and velvety frosting that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or a simple sweet craving, this dessert combines flavors and textures that both kids and adults adore. With easy-to-follow steps and common ingredients, you can whip up this delightful treat in no time. Customize it with toppings to suit any occasion and impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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
- 1½ cups unsalted butter
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup milk (add more if needed)
- 26 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 10 ounces pectin-based gummy candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 baking pan with baking spray.
- In a stand mixer on low speed, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the mixer on low speed, then increase to medium speed until just combined.
- Carefully add hot coffee by hand-stirring to avoid splashes. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and 2 cups of milk. Let sit for 5 minutes until thickened. Spread pudding evenly over the cooled cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Whisk in cocoa powder until combined; remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour cooled chocolate mixture into stand mixer. On medium speed, gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk until fully combined and smooth. Add vanilla extract last; if frosting is too thick, add more milk as needed.
- Spread frosting over the pudding layer evenly. Sprinkle crushed Oreo crumbs generously over the frosting and decorate with pectin-based gummy candies for an extra fun touch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg