Best 10 Denver Pudding Cake Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to crafting the delectable Denver pudding cake. This classic dessert showcases a harmonious blend of a moist, spongy cake base and a velvety smooth custard filling, topped with a tantalizing meringue layer. With its rich history dating back to the early 20th century, Denver pudding cake has become a beloved treat in many households, captivating taste buds with its delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ENGLISH PUDDING CAKE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups crushed whole grain cereal with dates, raisins and pecans
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and diced
1 cup flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup spiced rum plus 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) container whipped topping

Steps:

  • Generously grease a 2-quart glass or ceramic heat-proof bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Roll up a piece of aluminum foil to form a ring and place in the bottom of a large slow cooker.
  • In a large bowl mix together the cereal, apple, flour, sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, 1/4 cup spiced rum, and vanilla.
  • Make a well in center of the dry ingredients, add the liquid ingredients then stir to combine. Put the batter into the prepared bowl, and smooth top with spatula. Cover with aluminum foil and secure with a large elastic band so water does not seep inside. Place the bowl on the foil ring placed inside the slow cooker and fill with water to come 2/3 the way up the side of the bowl. Cook on high for 4 hours or until cake is set in the center. Remove the cake from the slow cooker. When cool enough to handle invert onto a plate to unmold.
  • Combine the whipped topping, remaining 2 tablespoons spiced rum and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and mix until well incorporated.
  • Serve the cake warm with a dollop of spiced whipped topping.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE



Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake image

Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield about 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups hot water
Mint chocolate chip ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the cake: Whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Whisk in the milk, butter and vanilla. Stir together until smooth with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Use an offset spatula to level into pan.
  • For the topping: Whisk together the sugars and cocoa and sprinkle it evenly over the batter. Pour the hot water over the top, resist the temptation to stir it into the batter.
  • Bake about 30 minutes, you want the center to bubble and look almost set, almost like an undercooked brownie. Take out of the oven and let stand 15 minutes. Serve in dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top. Serve with mint chocolate chip ice cream, if desired.

LEMON PUDDING CAKE



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My husband, Lloyd, loves this cake because it tastes like lemon meringue pie. The cake is no-fuss and makes just enough for the two of us.-Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, separated, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional: Confectioners' sugar, lemon slices and whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat egg yolk. Add sugar, milk, flour, lemon juice, zest and salt; beat until smooth. Beat egg white until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture. Pour into 2 ungreased 6-oz. custard cups (cups will be very full). , Place the cups in an 8-in. square baking pan. Pour boiling water into pan to a depth of 1 in. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and top is golden, 40-45 minutes. If desired, top with confectioners' sugar, lemon slices and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DENVER CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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Since the 1950s, when the Junior League first started publishing cookbooks to raise money for charity, it has sold hundred of millions of copies. This recipe came to The New York Times in 2003 from the Denver chapter: a basic chocolate sheet-cake of tremendous moistness that's very easy to make. It is meant to have a very mild, milk chocolate flavor, but if you prefer a bit more depth, double or even triple the cocoa in the cake and frosting.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     cakes, dessert, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 tablespoons unsalted butter in 16 pieces (plus 1 tablespoon softened butter for greasing pan)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (more for pan)
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons unsalted butter in 8 pieces
1/4 cup cocoa
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • For cake: Place oven rack in middle position; heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch sheet pan. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl, and whisk well.
  • Combine butter, cocoa and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk frequently until butter has melted and mixture is smooth, glossy and bubbling around edges. Remove from heat.
  • Fold cocoa mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla until combined. Turn batter into prepared pan and bake until cake has risen, shrunken slightly from edges, and tests clean with a toothpick, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool completely on a rack.
  • For frosting: Combine butter, cocoa and buttermilk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk frequently until butter has melted and mixture is smooth and bubbling around edges. Remove from heat and transfer to a standing mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment.
  • With machine on low speed, add vanilla, salt, sugar and nuts, and mix until smooth. (Ingredients may also be whisked into cocoa mixture by hand; if so, sugar should be sifted first.) Pour warm frosting over top of cake, and smooth with a spatula. Allow frosting to become firm before slicing cake.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 216 milligrams, Sugar 61 grams, TransFat 1 gram

LEMON PUDDING CAKE



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A moist lemon cake sits atop a delicate custard in this recipe, adapted from Ian Knauer's book "The Farm." The magic is in the cooking: Setting a 8-inch baking dish in a roasting pan filled halfway with water allows the custard to form while the top bakes. It's an excellent party dish, warm and just out of the oven. But it's equally as good out of the fridge, its flavors melded and mellowed.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Place a large roasting pan on a rack in the center of the oven. Fill the pan halfway with water. With the pan inside, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square or round baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice and butter. In another bowl, stir together the sugar, flour and salt. Whisk half the flour mixture into the egg yolks, then half the milk. Whisk in remaining flour mixture, then remaining milk.
  • Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
  • Pour batter into the buttered dish. Place the dish in the pan of water in the oven. Bake until the cake is set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 173 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams, TransFat 0 grams

DENVER CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Make and share this Denver Chocolate Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup sugar
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
7 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups cold coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Coat a baking dish (about 9x9) well with butter.
  • Sift together the first 4 ingredients.
  • Melt the butter and 3 tablespoons cocoa in a double boiler, then add the flour mixture.
  • Stir in milk and vanilla.
  • Pour mixture in the prepared baking dish.
  • Over the top scatter (without combining) the brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, and 4 T. cocoa.
  • Pour the coffee on top, again without mixing.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Let stand at room temp for at least an hour before serving.

DENVER PUDDING CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Low Cal

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 oz unsweetened chopped chocolate
1/2 cup butter room temp
1 1/3 cups sugar granulated
1 cup flour, all-purpose sifted before measuring
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar, dark packed
3 tablespoons cocoa powder rounded
1 1/2 cups water boiling

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of an oven; preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan. Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl or the top pan of a double boiler. Set over a pan of gently simmering water but not touching the water. Stir until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly. Combine the butter and half of the granulated sugar in a bowl. Using a whisk or an electric mixer set on high speed, beat until light and fluffy, 7-8 minutes with the whisk or 4-5 minutes with the mixer. Sift together the sifted flour, baking powder and salt onto the butter mixture and then add the milk. Stir with the whisk or the mixer on low speed until well mixed. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. In the same bowl (no need to wash it if you have scraped it clean), stir together the remaining granulated sugar, the brown sugar and cocoa. Sprinkle over the batter in the pan. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla to the boiling water and pour slowly over the batter so as not to disturb it too much. Bake until the top is firm, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly. To serve, cut into squares. Spoon some of the sauce from the pan bottom over each serving.

PUDDING-FILLED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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My grandmother gave me the recipe for her famous homemade chocolate cake. I remember she often had it when we came over. The creamy chocolate filling makes it so good, and a fluffy white frosting just puts it over the top. -Bonnie Capper-Eckstein, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 26

4 large egg whites
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
PUDDING:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
2 large egg yolks, beaten
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
3 large egg whites
3 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Beat egg whites with clean beaters until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For pudding, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate until smooth. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Spread over cake., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup, cream of tartar and salt over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes., Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ULTIMATE CRANBERRY PUDDING CAKE



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An absolutely delicious cranberry Bundt cake. The hot butter sauce is to die for. Great for the holidays!

Provided by Lisa Kreft

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups evaporated milk
1 (12 ounce) package cranberries
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the 6 tablespoons butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the evaporated milk. Stir in the cranberries. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To make the Hot Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve slices of cake generously covered with hot butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.4 calories, Carbohydrate 107 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 517 mg, Sugar 72.2 g

DENVER PUDDING RECIPE



Denver Pudding Recipe image

Provided by spacy1

Number Of Ingredients 15

Topping
Mix dry
1/3 c brown sugar
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
Batter
1/2 c melted butter
6 Tbsp cocoa
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
Whip together, should look like chocolate syrup
Mix together
2 c flour
4 pinches salt
3 Tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • Pour chocolate mix into flour mix stir together Then add 12 Tbsp milk to help it blend Pour into sprayed square cake pan Top with topping Pour 1 ¼ cup cold coffee over top Bake at 350 for 40-45 min

Tips:

  • Prepare all your ingredients beforehand. This will ensure that you have everything you need and that you don't have to stop in the middle of making the cake to look for something.
  • Make sure your oven is preheated before you start baking. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Grease and flour your baking pan before you pour in the batter. This will help the cake to come out of the pan easily.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake for the amount of time specified in the recipe. Overbaking can make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before you frost it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Denver pudding cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, chocolatey cake and creamy, vanilla pudding filling, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Denver pudding cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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