Last Updated on February 6, 2023
Today, we’re going to be looking at a vanilla pudding cake recipe from scratch. Making just about anything from scratch makes it taste even better and vanilla pudding cake is no different. Moist cake with vanilla pudding filling is the perfect pairing and it’s easier to make than you might think. This cake is light, airy and full of vanilla flavor. It’s ideal for just about any occasion, but how do you go about making a vanilla pudding cake recipe from scratch? Let’s take a closer look.
What is Vanilla Pudding Cake?
Vanilla pudding cake is exactly as it sounds, a cake at the top and a pudding-like layer at the bottom. Pudding cakes are made using beaten eggs and flour, and the pudding-like batter usually settles to the bottom, while the eggs rise to the top creating an extra spongy, light top. It’s a classic recipe that is well-loved. The bottom is sweet and creamy with a pudding texture and the top of the cake is light and fluffy like a typical sponge cake should be.
Ingredients in Vanilla Pudding Cake
You may be wondering what the ingredients are when it comes to vanilla pudding cake. The truth is, ingredients will vary depending on which recipe you’re following. Our recipe uses the following:
- cornstarch
- milk
- heavy cream
- granulated sugar
- salt
- vanilla extract
- salted butter
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- eggs
Nutritional Information of Vanilla Pudding Cake
You may be curious as to the nutritional value of vanilla pudding cake. Each serving of the cake contains the following:
- Calories: 335
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 304mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 34g
Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Pudding Recipe
Now let’s get down to the reason you’re here – how to make a vanilla pudding cake from scratch. This recipe is inspired by one from Mel’s Kitchen Café. Let’s take a closer look.
Ingredients
For the pudding:
- 1 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch
- 3 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1 tbsp of vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp of salted butter
For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups of milk
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp of melted butter
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Recipe
Step 1: Prepare
Gather all of the ingredients you need and grease a baking pan and preheat your oven to 350F.
Step 2: Make the Pudding – Vanilla Pudding Cake Recipe From Scratch
Add the cornstarch and around 1/4 cup of milk to a saucepan. Once smooth, add the heavy cream, salt, sugar, and the remainder of the milk. Whisk the mixture continuously over low to medium heat. Once smooth, leave for a few minutes until it begins to thicken. At this point, add the butter and vanilla extract. Once melted and smooth, add the pudding to the bottom of the pan.
Step 3: Make the Cake
Add the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to a bowl. In another bowl, add the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well. Once mixed, add the melted butter. Mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the pan, on top of the pudding mixture. It doesn’t matter if the cake batter and pudding mixture mix, just try to pour evenly.
Step 4: Bake the Cake
Place in the center of your preheated oven for around 35-40 minutes. Once baked, remove from oven and leave to cool slightly. Serve warm with cream and fruit. Enjoy!
Adding Pudding To Cake Recipe
This recipe is a French vanilla cake and packs slightly more flavor than the first cake we looked at.
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 box of vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup of French vanilla coffee creamer (or heavy cream)
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 2 tbsp of oil
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of butter
- 1 2/3 cups of sugar
- 3 eggs
Recipe
Step 1: Prepare – Vanilla Pudding Cake Recipe From Scratch
Gather all of the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 325F and grease and flour two cake pans.
Step 2: Make the Batter
Grab a bowl and add the flour, salt, baking powder, and vanilla pudding. Mix well and leave to one side. In a separate bowl, mix the creamer, milk, vanilla extract, and oil. Mix well and leave to one side. In a third bowl, mix the butter until smooth. Next, add the sugar gradually until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well. Add the other two mixtures to the butter mixture, alternatively. Keep doing this until all three bowls are combined into one.
Step 3: Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter into the prepared pans from earlier. Be sure it’s spread evenly between the two. Place in the center of your preheated oven for around 50-60 minutes. If you want to check it’s ready, place a toothpick into the center. It should come out almost clean when the cake is baked. Remove from oven and leave to cool. Once cool, add the topping of your choice; buttercream or frosting works great. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Vanilla Pudding Cake Recipe From Scratch: How To
Ingredients
Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Pudding Recipe
For the pudding:
- 1 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch
- 3 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1 tbsp of vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp of salted butter
For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups of all purpose flour
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups of milk
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp of melted butter
Adding Pudding To Cake Recipe
- 2 2/3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 box of vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup of French vanilla coffee creamer or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 2 tbsp of oil
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of butter
- 1 2/3 cups of sugar
- 3 eggs
Instructions
Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Pudding Recipe
- Prepare – Gather all of the ingredients you need and grease a baking pan and preheat your oven to 350F.
- Make the Pudding – Add the cornstarch and around 1/4 cup of milk to a saucepan. Once smooth, add the heavy cream, salt, sugar and remainder of the milk. Whisk the mixture continuously over a low to medium heat. Once smooth, leave for a few minutes until it begins to thicken. At this point, add the butter and vanilla extract. Once melted and smooth, add the pudding to the bottom of the pan.
- Make the Cake – Add the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt to a bowl. In another bowl, add the eggs, vanilla extract and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well. Once mixed, add the melted butter. Mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the pan, on top of the pudding mixture. It doesn’t matter if the cake batter and pudding mixture mix, just try to pour evenly.
- Bake the Cake – Place in the center of your preheated oven for around 35-40 minutes. Once baked, remove from oven and leave to cool slightly. Serve warm with cream and fruit. Enjoy!
Adding Pudding To Cake Recipe
- Prepare – Gather all of the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 325F and grease and flour two cake pans.
- Make the Batter – Grab a bowl and add the flour, salt, baking powder, and vanilla pudding. Mix well and leave to one side. In a separate bowl, mix the creamer, milk, vanilla extract, and oil. Mix well and leave to one side. In a third bowl, mix the butter until smooth. Next, add the sugar gradually until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well. Add the other two mixtures to the butter mixture, alternatively. Keep doing this until all three bowls are combined into one.
- Bake the Cakes – Pour the batter into the prepared pans from earlier. Be sure it’s spread evenly between the two. Place in the center of your preheated oven for around 50-60 minutes. If you want to check it’s ready, place a toothpick into the center. It should come out almost clean when the cake is baked. Remove from oven and leave to cool. Once cool, add the topping of your choice; buttercream or frosting works great. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Conclusion – Vanilla Pudding Cake Recipe From Scratch
I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with a vanilla pudding cake recipe from scratch. Vanilla pudding cake means you get the best of both worlds, which is why it’s one of my favorite desserts. Creamy pudding at the bottom, and light sponge cake at the top. It’s a recipe the whole family will love and I guarantee that it won’t be around for long!
Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making vanilla pudding cake from scratch? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
