Cherry Pudding Cake
Indulge in the luscious, nostalgia-filled flavors of this Cherry Pudding Cake, a dessert that beautifully combines a soft, tender cake layer with a sweet, gooey cherry filling. With minimal prep time and a magical baking process—where boiling water creates a self-saucing pudding—this recipe is as simple as it is impressive. The brown sugar topping adds a caramel-like richness, while the vibrant cherry pie filling delivers a burst of fruity goodness in every bite. Perfect for weeknight treats or holiday gatherings, this warm, rustic dessert is best served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy dessert recipe or a comforting classic, this Cherry Pudding Cake will satisfy your sweet cravings effortlessly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until you create a smooth batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Pour the cherry pie filling over the batter, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the cherry pie filling.
Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire mixture. Do not stir; the water will seep through the layers during baking to create the pudding-like texture.
Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. The cake will have a pudding-like sauce at the bottom.
Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1877 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 520.6 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 402.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 919 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
