Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 box (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: 1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let stand for 1 minute, or until thickened.
- Poke holes all over the cake with a fork or toothpick. Pour pudding mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake. Top with chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 400 per slice
- Fat: 18 grams per slice
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams per slice
- Protein: 5 grams per slice
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy cake
- Creamy vanilla pudding filling
- Rich chocolate chips and optional nuts for added crunch
User Comments:
- "This is the perfect dessert for a party or potluck!"
- "It's so easy to make, even beginners can do it."
- "The combination of cake, pudding, and chocolate is absolutely delicious."
- "My guests raved about it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a cake mix, you can use any boxed yellow cake recipe.
- You can use any flavor of pudding you like.
- You can either make your own whipped topping or use store-bought.
- If the cake is too hot when you pour the pudding mixture over it, the pudding will melt and not soak into the cake properly.
