Best 6 Ugly Duckling Pudding Cake Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

In the realm of desserts, there exists a culinary marvel known as "Ugly Duckling Pudding Cake." Despite its unassuming appearance, this delectable treat captivates taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating this extraordinary dessert. Discover the perfect balance of moist cake, creamy pudding, and a hint of caramel that transforms the "Ugly Duckling" into a culinary swan. Embrace the art of creating this seemingly simple yet profoundly satisfying dessert that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UGLY DUCKLING PUDDING CAKE



Ugly Duckling Pudding Cake image

This comes from my personal archives from years back. I have no idea how the cake got it's name but it quite good.

Provided by Dave5003

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix (4 serving size)
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
1 cup coconut, flaked
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups coconut
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Blend all cake ingredients except for brown sugar and nuts and beat 4 minutes with electric mixer at med. speed.
  • Pour into a well greased 9 x 13 pan.
  • Sprinkle with the brown sugar and nuts.
  • Bake in a 325F oven about 45 minutes or tested done. Cool 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make glaze by combining glaze ingredients and boiling for 2 minutes.
  • Pour over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.7, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 528.3, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 40.5, Protein 7

ORIGINAL UGLY DUCKLING CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Original Ugly Duckling Cake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by carmen-2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 yellow cake mix
1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
2 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canned evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed milk)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In the bowl of an electric mixer, add cake mix, fruit cocktail with syrup, 1 cup of the coconut and the eggs. Mix on medium low for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake 45 minutes, or until set but don't over bake. While cake is cooking, make topping by heating the butter, sugar and milk on medium low in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Once it boils, boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining coconut. Pour over hot cake when removed from oven. Serve warm or cool.

UGLY DUCKLING CAKE I



Ugly Duckling Cake I image

Yellow cake mix, canned fruit cocktail, coconut, and nuts blend in this recipe that may look a bit 'ugly,' but tastes great.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coconut Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
2 eggs
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, undrained fruit, 1 cup coconut and eggs.
  • Blend; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes and pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Bring butter, sugar and milk to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Spoon over warm cake. Top with prepared whipped topping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 261.1 mg, Sugar 27 g

UGLY DUCKLING CAKE



Ugly Duckling Cake image

Clipped from the newspaper years ago. This is very, very sweet. I looked at several other recipes and almost everyone called for a small box of lemon pudding so I added it to mine.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (17 ounce) can fruit cocktail, including juice
2 eggs, large
2 cups coconut
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, fruit cocktail and liquid, eggs and 3/4 cup coconut.
  • Blend well, beating at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 9x13x2-inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed gently with finger.
  • Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat milk, sugar and butter. Let boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups coconut. Spoon over hot cake in pan before serving.
  • Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5535.4, Fat 280.8, SaturatedFat 173.4, Cholesterol 713.8, Sodium 4415, Carbohydrate 731.8, Fiber 38.2, Sugar 507.9, Protein 58.2

UGLY DUCKLING PUDDING CAKE



Ugly Duckling Pudding Cake image

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3-ounce) box instant lemon pudding mix
1 (16-ounce) can fruit cocktail, including syrup
1 cup flaked coconut
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Butter Glaze:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients except brown sugar and nuts in large mixer bowl. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer. Pour into greased and floured 9x13-inch pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed and pulls away from sides of pan. Do not underbake. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Spoon hot Butter Glaze over warm cake. Serve warm or cool, with prepared whipped topping, if desired. For Butter Glaze: Combine butter, sugar, and milk in saucepan; boil 2 minutes. Stir in coconut. Most good cooks caution not to try a new recipe for guests unless you are 90% sure it will come out right. If you are using a cookbook you can trust, then your success ratio goes way up. Like good cookbooks, name-brand cake mixes are made so well these days that there is little doubt they will bake and taste good if you follow the instructions carefully.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

UGLY DUCKLING CAKE II



Ugly Duckling Cake II image

This is also called Fruit Cocktail Cake. It originally called for 2 cups of sugar, but I found it too sweet and cut it to 1 cup.

Provided by Betty Howry

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
1 cup white sugar
1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, 1 cup sugar, salt, and baking soda. Beat 2 eggs and pour over dry mixture. Add fruit cocktail. Stir together.
  • Grease and flour pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
  • Over low heat, cook together 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and coconut. Pour over cake while still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 317.9 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a bundt pan with a capacity of at least 10 cups to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • To achieve a moist and flavorful cake, use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh butter, eggs, and buttermilk.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Drizzle the cake with caramel sauce or chocolate ganache before serving.

Conclusion:

Ugly Duckling Pudding Cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb, gooey caramel filling, and rich chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to please everyone. While it may not be the most attractive cake, its taste more than makes up for its appearance. So, if you're looking for a unique and delicious dessert to wow your guests, give Ugly Duckling Pudding Cake a try.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #desserts     #american     #oven     #cakes     #puddings-and-mousses     #dietary     #equipment     #number-of-servings

Related Topics