Baking a cake with pudding in the middle can be a delicious and delightful dessert. Here's a basic recipe to guide you through the process. Keep in mind that the specific measurements and ingredients may vary depending on your preferences and the type of cake you want to make.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the pudding filling:
- Instant pudding mix of your choice (chocolate, vanilla, or any flavor you like)
- Milk (amount specified on the pudding mix package)
Instructions:
Prepare the pudding: Follow the instructions on the instant pudding mix package. Usually, you'll need to mix the pudding mix with a specified amount of cold milk and whisk it until it thickens. Refrigerate the pudding until needed.
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in your cake recipe. It's typically around 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined and you have a smooth cake batter.
Prepare the cake pan: Grease and flour a round cake pan or use baking spray to prevent sticking.
Layer the cake batter and pudding: Pour about half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth it out with a spatula. Next, add a layer of the prepared pudding on top of the cake batter, leaving some space around the edges. Be careful not to let the pudding touch the sides of the cake pan. Then, gently spoon the remaining cake batter over the pudding layer and smooth it out.
Bake the cake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake according to the time and temperature specified in your cake recipe. It may take slightly longer to bake than a regular cake due to the pudding filling, so keep an eye on it. Use a toothpick or cake tester to check if the cake is fully baked. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready.
Cool and serve: Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve the cake, and enjoy the moist and delicious pudding-filled center!
Remember, you can customize this basic recipe by using different cake flavors and pudding combinations to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade cake with a surprise pudding center!