Cherry Cake with Pudding
Cherry Cake with Pudding is a delightful dessert that brings together the sweetness of fresh cherries and a creamy pudding layer, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Each slice is a nostalgic reminder of summer picnics, bursting with flavor and color. This easy-to-make cake will have your guests coming back for seconds, whether served warm or chilled. Indulge in this irresistible treat that adds joy to any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and milk. Beat on medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Gently fold in half of the fresh cherries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cherries. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together pudding mix and milk in a separate bowl until thickened.
- Once the cake cools slightly, pour the pudding mixture over the top. Cut into squares and serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute cherries with blueberries for a different flavor twist. For added texture, consider folding in nuts or sprinkling cinnamon on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.