Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Sheet Cake with Pudding & Frosting! This rich and moist chocolate cake is layered with creamy chocolate pudding and topped with luscious frosting, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply enjoying a casual gathering, this cake will surely impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, it’s a delightful addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 6 ounces chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk (for pudding)
- 1½ cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 26 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 10 ounces pectin-based gummy candies
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 on low speed.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in hot coffee.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the pudding by whisking together pudding mix and milk; let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened. Spread over the cooled cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in cocoa powder until smooth. Cool slightly then add to stand mixer with powdered sugar and milk; mix until smooth.
- Spread frosting over the chilled pudding layer and garnish with crushed Oreo cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg