Chocolate Sheet Cake with Pudding & Frosting
Indulge in a slice of Chocolate Sheet Cake with Pudding & Frosting, a decadent dessert that unites the rich flavors of chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and luscious frosting. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family dinner. Each bite offers a heavenly combination of moisture and sweetness, making it hard to resist. The fun toppings of crushed Oreo cookies and pectin-based gummy candies add an extra layer of enjoyment for both kids and adults alike. With straightforward instructions, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Why wait? Treat yourself and your loved ones to this crowd-pleasing dessert today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 16 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 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
- 26 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 10 ounces pectin-based gummy candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a stand mixer, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt on low speed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; then add to the dry ingredients just until combined.
- Stir in hot coffee carefully before pouring the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool completely.
- Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and milk; let thicken for 5 minutes before spreading over the cooled cake.
- For the frosting, melt butter and whisk in cocoa powder; cool slightly before adding powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Spread frosting over the pudding layer and top with crushed Oreos and gummy candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg