Chocolate Sheet Cake with Pudding & Frosting
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Chocolate Sheet Cake with Pudding & Frosting—a delightful dessert that combines moist chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and luscious frosting for an irresistible treat. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a fantastic choice for celebrations or cozy nights in. With its unique layers and fun toppings like crushed cookies and plant-based gummy candies, it’s sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth. Enjoy a slice of this decadent dessert that’s both a visual delight and a flavor sensation!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 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
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup milk (add more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 26 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 10 ounces pectin-based gummy candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a stand mixer, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Carefully stir in hot coffee. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- In another bowl, whisk chocolate pudding mix with milk until smooth; let sit for 5 minutes until thickened. Spread over cooled cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan; whisk in cocoa powder until smooth. Allow to cool slightly before adding powdered sugar and milk in thirds while mixing; adjust thickness as needed.
- Spread frosting over the chilled pudding layer on the cake. Top with crushed Oreos and gummy candies as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg