How do you make a cake with pudding in the middle?

Here's how to make a cake with pudding in the middle, along with tips for success:

Ingredients:

* Your Favorite Cake Recipe: This can be a box mix, from scratch, or even a simple one-bowl recipe.

* Pudding: Choose a flavor that complements the cake, like chocolate, vanilla, or even a fruit flavor.

* Frosting: To cover the cake and make it even more delicious.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake: Follow the instructions for your chosen cake recipe. Bake it in two 9-inch round cake pans, or adjust the recipe to fit a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Cool the Cakes: Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before removing them. This will prevent them from breaking apart when you handle them.

3. Prepare the Pudding: While the cakes are cooling, prepare the pudding according to package directions. Let it cool slightly, but it should still be warm and spreadable.

4. Assemble the Cake:

* For Round Cakes:

* Place one cake layer on a serving plate.

* Spread the cooled pudding evenly over the cake layer, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

* Carefully place the second cake layer on top of the pudding.

* For Rectangular Cakes:

* Spread pudding evenly over the entire surface of the bottom cake layer.

* Place the second layer on top, ensuring even coverage.

5. Frosting: Frost the entire cake with your preferred frosting.

6. Chill: Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set and the flavors to meld.

7. Serve: Slice and enjoy!

Tips:

* Use a piping bag: For a neater look, use a piping bag to spread the pudding onto the cake layer. This helps to create a smooth and even layer.

* Flavor combinations: Experiment with different cake and pudding flavors to find your favorites. Some popular combinations include:

* Chocolate cake with chocolate pudding

* Vanilla cake with vanilla pudding

* Red velvet cake with cream cheese pudding

* Lemon cake with lemon pudding

* Add a sprinkle: Sprinkle some chopped nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate chips on top of the pudding before adding the second cake layer for a fun and flavorful twist.

* Don't overfill the cake: Make sure not to put too much pudding in the cake, as it will leak out the sides when you put the top layer on.

* Stabilize with toothpicks: If you're worried about the layers separating, use a few toothpicks to hold them together.

Enjoy your delicious pudding-filled cake! 🍰