Last Updated on March 27, 2022
There is no doubt about it that cake is one of the best desserts out there. There are so many amazing flavor combinations. This delicious cake from scratch with pudding mix is a recipe you want to keep on hand. To add flavor, texture, and moisture to your cake recipes you can use pudding mix.
Using pudding mix in your cake recipes adds flavor, texture, and moisture. Adding pudding mix makes the cake more stable and firmer, which is ideal for decorating. In addition, it also allows the cake to stay fresher for longer.
This recipe does require some baking experience, but the end result is well worth the work. The flavor is irresistible and the texture is delectable. It is a great cake to make for parties or any formal events, as your guests are guaranteed to love it.
What You Will Need to Make Vanilla Cake from Scratch with Pudding Mix
Ingredients
- 3 1⁄2cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding (3 1/2 ounce)
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 6 tablespoons butter flavor shortening
- 1 1⁄2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1⁄2 cup sour cream
Equipment
- 13 x 9-inch cake pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand mixer
- Sifter
- Wire rack
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Step by Step Instructions to Make Vanilla Pudding Cake Recipe
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Grease the Pans
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the pan and sprinkle with sugar.
Step 2: Cream Ingredients
With a stand mixer, cream the butter, shortening, sugar, and pudding. Combine until fully mixed and smooth.
Step 3: Add the Eggs
One at a time, add the eggs into the creamed mixture. Beat the mix together until fully combined.
Step 4: Add Sour Cream and Vanilla
Add the sour cream and vanilla into the mix. Mix together until fully combined.
Step 5: Sift the Dry Ingredients
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. This will get rid of any lumps and allow for a smooth texture.
Step 6: Alternate Adding Sifted Ingredients and Milk
Add the sifted ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating adding the sifted ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients. Do this until fully mixed together.
Step 7: Add the Cake Mix to the Pan
Once all the ingredients are fully combined, add the cake mix into the pan. Spread the cake until it is even in the pan.
Step 8: Bake the Cake
In the preheated oven, bake the cake for 40-50 minutes. To check to see if the cake is done, use a toothpick. If it comes out clean the cake is done, if there is batter or crumbs stuck on it, then the cake needs more time.
Allow the cake to fully cool on a wire rack. Decorate with frosting if desired. Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature if not frosted and in the fridge if frosted.
A Tasty Cake from Scratch with Pudding Mix
Tips and Tricks for Making Vanilla Pudding Cake from Scratch
This classic yellow cake goes great with chocolate, vanilla, or cream cheese frosting. You can even get more creative and use a strawberry, raspberry, or any fruit flavor frosting. It is a great base for many flavor combinations.
If you are wanting to make a white cake with this recipe, simply substitute the four eggs out for four eggs white. You can also make a chocolate version by using a chocolate pudding and 1/3 cup of cocoa powder.
If you don’t have any shortening, you can substitute it out for vegetable oil. In addition, you can also substitute all-purpose flour for cake flour. Simply add two tablespoons of cornstarch to 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour to equal one cup of cake flour substitute.
You can also use this recipe to make cupcakes if you wish. The recipe will make 24 cupcakes, which will bake for approximately 18-20 minutes. Alternatively, this recipe will also make two nine-inch round cakes, which will bake for 30-40 minutes.
A frosted cake can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days. Best, allow the cake to reach room temperature before serving.
Unfrosted cakes can also be frozen. Simply wrap the cake in plastic wrap then aluminum foil and freeze for up to six months. Allow the cake to thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for two hours.
A pudding mix is a great way to improve a cake’s flavor, texture, and freshness. It is a simple way to take your cake to the next level. Your cake will taste as if it came straight from a bakery.
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Delicious Vanilla Cake From Scratch With Pudding Mix
Equipment
- 13 x 9-inch cake pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Sifter
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 3 1 ⁄2cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding 3 1/2 ounce
- 6 tablespoons butter softened
- 6 tablespoons butter flavor shortening
- 1 1 ⁄2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 ⁄2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the pan and sprinkle with sugar.
- With a stand mixer, cream the butter, shortening, sugar, and pudding. Combine until fully mixed and smooth.
- One at a time, add the eggs into the creamed mixture. Beat the mix together until fully combined.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla into the mix. Mix together until fully combined.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. This will get rid of any lumps and allow for a smooth texture.
- Add the sifted ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating adding the sifted ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients. Do this until fully mixed together.
- Once all the ingredients are fully combined, add the cake mix into the pan. Spread the cake until it is even in the pan.
- In the preheated oven, bake the cake for 40-50 minutes. To check to see if the cake is done, use a toothpick. If it comes out clean the cake is done, if there is batter or crumbs stuck on it, then the cake needs more time.
- Allow the cake to fully cool on a wire rack. Decorate with frosting if desired. Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature if not frosted and in the fridge if frosted.
Notes
Ever since she was a young girl, Anna has been a lover of desserts. As an adult, she enjoys
baking a variety of desserts from cakes, cookies, brownies, bread, and more from scratch. She
enjoys sharing her passion for baking with others who also have a sweet tooth. From properly
measuring ingredients to making sure they are the correct temperature, Anna knows the
importance small details can make in baking. She wants to share her experience with others in
hopes they can make the most delicious baked goods. When she’s not busy blogging, Anna
enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen.