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Vanilla and Chocolate Pudding Cake

A cozy, easy dessert that combines the richness of cake with the creaminess of pudding, featuring swirls that are as visually appealing as they are delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Use for thickening the batter
  • 1 cup milk Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with a stevia blend for a lower-calorie version
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder For the chocolate layer
  • 1/2 cup butter Melted, can use dairy-free alternative if needed
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavoring
Flavor Variations
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso For Mocha variation
  • 1-2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter For Peanut Butter Ribbon variation
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar For Caramel Pretzel Crunch topping
  • small handful pretzels Chopped for topping
  • caramel sauce Drizzle for topping Optional, for added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch metal baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter into two bowls: one for vanilla and one for chocolate.
  2. Spoon alternating scoops of each batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Use a butter knife to swirl them together gently to create a marbled effect.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center jiggles slightly and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Serving
  1. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled straight from the fridge.

Notes

Keep the batter thicker than pancake batter; if too thick, loosen with a splash of milk, if too thin, add flour. Experiment with flavor variations for unique twists.