Pudding cake

Pudding cake recipes have been around for centuries and are thought to have originated in England. The earliest known pudding cake recipe was published in the cookbook, The Whole Duty of a Woman, in 1737. The recipe called for the cake to be baked in a pie dish and then served with a pudding made from cream, eggs, and flour.

Pudding cakes became popular in America during the 19th century. One of the most popular pudding cake recipes was called “Charlotte Russe.” This recipe was published in Fannie Merritt Farmer’s Boston Cooking-School Cook Book in 1896. The recipe called for a cake to be soaked in a mixture of milk and rum, then filled with a pudding made from cream, eggs, and flavoring.

Pudding cakes are still popular today and there are many different recipes available. Some of the most popular pudding cake recipes include chocolate pudding cake, pumpkin pudding cake, and banana pudding cake.

Advice

Making pudding cake is an easy and delicious way to treat yourself or your family to a decadent dessert. The key to making a great pudding cake is to use high-quality ingredients and to follow the recipe closely. Be sure to include all the required ingredients and measure them precisely. Use the right size pan and follow the baking time and temperature recommendations. Don't forget to let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Lemon-Soufflé Pudding Cake

  • blackberry
  • powdered sugar
  • buttermilk
  • crème fraîche
  • lemon juice
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • lemon zest
  • egg
  • sugar
  • butter
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Banana Pudding Cake

  • powdered sugar
  • nonstick spray
  • all purpose flour
  • buttermilk
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • cornstarch
  • vanilla wafer
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • egg
  • banana
  • butter
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Coconut Pudding Cake

  • coconut milk
  • salt
  • coconut extract
  • vanilla extract
  • rice flour
  • sugar
  • egg
  • coconut
  • coconut cream
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Banana Pudding Cake

  • brown sugar
  • sour cream
  • butter
  • vegetable oil
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • vanilla pudding
  • whipped
  • cream cheese
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla wafer
  • vanilla wafer
  • baking soda
  • banana
  • powdered sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • banana
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Banana Pudding Cake

  • canola oil
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • buttermilk
  • confectioners sugar
  • baking soda
  • vanilla pudding
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • baking powder
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • salt
  • milk
  • banana
  • vanilla wafer
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Ginger Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

  • water
  • brown sugar
  • butter
  • cream
  • baking soda
  • ginger
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • date
  • brown sugar
  • crystallized ginger
  • molasses
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • egg
  • sugar
  • sugar
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Ozark Pudding Cake

  • vanilla ice cream
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • ginger
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • cranberry
  • almond
  • salt
  • pear
  • butter
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Salted Caramel-Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe

  • chocolate pudding layer
  • Chocolate Pudding Layer
  • caramel cake layer
  • water
  • sugar
  • dark brown sugar
  • cocoa powder
  • espresso
  • Salted Caramel Cake Layer
  • non spray
  • water
  • salt
  • salt
  • sugar
  • dark brown sugar
  • milk
  • light corn syrup
  • baking powder
  • vanilla extract
  • egg yolk
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • heavy cream
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Butterscotch Pudding Cake

  • vanilla ice cream
  • water
  • german chocolate cake
  • butterscotch pudding
  • butterscotch chip
  • vegetable oil
  • carrot
  • milk
  • egg
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Sticky Banana Walnut Toffee Pudding Cake

  • heavy cream
  • banana
  • light brown sugar
  • walnut
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • baking powder
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • egg
  • brown sugar
  • butterscotch chip
  • butter
  • banana
  • toffee caramel sauce
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Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake

  • cacao nib
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • almond flour
  • water
  • coconut oil
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • cocoa powder
  • egg
  • coconut sugar
  • dark chocolate
  • baking soda
  • sweetened whipped cream
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Double-Chocolate Pudding Cake

  • Devil’s Food Cake
  • cooking spray
  • milk
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • baking powder
  • vegetable oil
  • egg
  • cocoa powder
  • water
  • Pudding and Topping
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • milk
  • powdered sugar
  • nonfat milk
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • cocoa powder
  • cornstarch
  • butter
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Pumpkin Pudding Cake

  • oil
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • hot
  • milk
  • salt
  • butter
  • baking powder
  • corn starch
  • brown sugar
  • pumpkin puree
  • clove
  • nutmeg
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Banana Pudding Cake

  • banana
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla wafer
  • banana cream pudding
  • yellow cake
  • heavy cream
  • vegetable oil
  • milk
  • confectioners sugar
  • banana
  • egg
  • filling
  • whipped cream frosting

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sugar
all purpose flour
butter
salt
egg
milk
vanilla extract
water
baking powder
heavy cream
lemon juice
banana
powdered sugar
brown sugar
cocoa powder
lemon zest
vegetable oil
vanilla wafer
baking soda
buttermilk
cinnamon
cornstarch
date
confectioners sugar
egg yolk
raspberry
lemon
light brown sugar
vanilla pudding
whipped
egg white
ginger
nutmeg
vanilla ice cream
dark brown sugar
semisweet chocolate
butterscotch chip
blackberry
crème fraîche
butter cake
lemon pudding
rum
lime zest
passion fruit puree
passion fruit
ricotta cheese
nonstick spray
pineapple
whipped cream
apple
coconut milk
coconut extract
rice flour
coconut
coconut cream
sour cream
cream cheese
canola oil
cream
crystallized ginger
molasses
cranberry
almond
pear
chocolate pudding layer
caramel cake layer
non spray
light corn syrup
espresso
german chocolate cake
butterscotch pudding
carrot
walnut
toffee caramel sauce
cacao nib
almond flour
coconut oil
coconut sugar
dark chocolate
sweetened whipped cream
cooking spray
nonfat milk
cocoa
hot coffee
oil
hot
corn starch
pumpkin puree
clove
banana cream pudding
yellow cake
filling
whipped cream frosting
grand marnier
bittersweet chocolate

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • egg 66%
  • all purpose flour 59%
  • sugar 59%
  • salt 55%

Common Ingredients

  • butter 48%
  • milk 41%
  • vanilla extract 41%

Usual Ingredients

  • lemon juice 28%
  • water 24%
  • baking powder 21%
  • heavy cream 21%

Rarey Ingredients

  • banana 17%
  • lemon zest 17%
  • powdered sugar 17%