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This 5 ingredient chocolate pudding cake recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and pop in the oven. Uses basic pantry ingredients and is so moist!

piece of chocolate pudding cake on small plate

Today I have an amazing cake recipe, that once you make it, you will keep the ingredients on hand. All the time.

Why This Recipe is A Must-Keep

This chocolate pudding cake is the go-to dessert that my friend and former boss made on a regular basis. The only “fresh” ingredient is eggs, and we all usually have those. Everything else is a pantry item. I keep the ingredients on hand all the time, so at a moment’s notice, I can have a homemade dessert on the table. You can literally make this from start to in-the-oven in ten minutes. It’s definitely a recipe you want in your arsenal!

chocolate pudding cake recipe ingredients

Easy Assembly

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • With an electric mixer, blend cake mix, pudding, and eggs. Scrape the sides of the bowl because the batter is thick.
  • Pour into prepared 9 x 13 pan and spread to the sides. I prepare my baking pans with Baker’s Joy.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
chocolate pudding cake ingredients in mixing bowl

Expert Tips

  • Truth be told, I don’t measure the sugar and chocolate chips. I just dump them on. (Feel free to use more than the recipe calls for. I promise I won’t tell.)
  • I have made this chocolate pudding cake so many times I’ve lost count, and it’s perfect every time. You really can’t go wrong.
  • My daughter makes this recipe into cupcakes and they are amazing. Use a large scoop so the cupcakes are uniform in size, and bake according to the directions on the cake box.
  • This is the perfect cake to take to a new neighbor, sick friend, or anyone else who needs a pick-me-up. Use a disposable 9 x 13 inch cake pan, and there’s no dish to return.
chocolate pudding cake batter in mixing bowl

Variations + Substitutions

  • White cake mix, vanilla pudding, butterscotch chips.
  • Yellow cake mix, butterscotch pudding, butterscotch chips.
  • Chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding, peanut butter chips.
  • Spice cake mix, vanilla pudding, pumpkin or cinnamon chips.
  • Funfetti cake mix, vanilla pudding, white chocolate chips + sprinkles.
  • Yellow cake mix, banana pudding, white chocolate chips.
whisk and spoon element

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of pudding should I use?

The easiest thing to do is buy ready-made pudding cups, and use as many as needed to equal about 15 oz. Hershey makes pudding cups that come in packs of 4, and each cup is 4 oz. Some pudding cup packs come in sets of six, and the cups measure 3 oz. Whatever works!
Tip: use a narrow spatula to get the pudding out of the little cups.

Can I make my own pudding?

Yes! It’s fine to make your own cook-and-serve or instant pudding. Use about 2 cups of prepared pudding for the cake.

What kind of chocolate chips should I use?

Whatever you like best. I always use semi-sweet, but milk chocolate or dark chocolate would be delicious as well!

pieces of chocolate pudding cake on plates

What Readers Are Saying

“Ann, I made this chocolate cake last night and it was a big hit with my family. It was quick, easy, and very delicious!”

~Mimi

piece of chocolate pudding cake on small plate

Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe

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This 5 ingredient chocolate pudding cake recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and pop in the oven. Uses basic pantry ingredients and is so moist!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
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Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 15 oz. ready-made chocolate pudding
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • With an electric mixer, blend cake mix, pudding, and eggs. Scrape the sides of the bowl because the batter is thick.
  • Pour into prepared 9 x 13 pan and spread to the sides. I prepare my baking pans with Baker’s Joy.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.

Notes

Pudding tip: buy pudding cups and use as many as needed to equal about 15 oz. Hershey makes pudding cups that come in packs of 4, and each cup is 4 oz. Some pudding cup packs come in sets of six, and the cups measure 3 oz. Whatever works!
Variations:
  • Yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding, butterscotch chips.
  • Chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding, peanut butter chips.
  • Spice cake mix, vanilla pudding, pumpkin or cinnamon chips.
  • Funfetti cake mix, vanilla pudding, white chocolate chips + sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 piece | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg
Author: Ann Drake
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10 Comments

  1. Marie Braun says:

    5 stars
    I made this cake today for the first time and it was so good that I ate 3 pieces….which is unheard of for me! My husband and kids loved it too. I have yet to make one of your recipes that didn’t turn out (and I’ve made quite a few of them!), which I really appreciate because that isn’t always the case with online recipes. I’ve wasted a lot of time and money on ingredients in the past just to have the end result be a fail. This one is a keeper for sure! Thank you, Ann!

  2. 5 stars
    Made this for a dessert for backyard bbq. It was fabulous, rich chocolate flavor and so easy to make. Not a piece left and everyone wanted the recipe.

  3. 5 stars
    This looks delicious! and I’m really loving how easy this treat is to put together.
    @tisonlyme143

  4. Thanks for the recipe. Great one for our coffee hour at church.

  5. Question from Australia. What do you call ‘chocolate pudding’? Is is a set custard, something like a sachet instant pudding or a mousse type thing? Definitely no tinned pudding here.

    1. Ann Drake says:

      Hi Alison…yes, it’s like a set custard. We can buy it ready-made here in the states, or we can get a boxed powder that you add milk to. The brand name is Jello. I don’t think a mousse would work as well because the pudding needs to be rather thick. I hope this helps!

  6. Ann, I made this chocolate cake last night and it was a big hit with my family. It was quick, easy, and very delicious! I made the olive oil granola from your post a few weeks ago, and it is SO wonderful, too!! I have also enjoyed printing off your beautiful gift tags. Thank you for sharing all the fantastic recipes and ideas here. You have one of the loveliest sites on the internet. Thanks Again, Tina from Oklahoma

    1. Ann Drake says:

      Oh my gosh Tina…this is so nice of you. I truly appreciate it and in fact, reading this just made a not-so-great day much better!

  7. Patty Nuth says:

    Sounds good! Are the chocolate chips the baking morsel kind?

    1. Ann Drake says:

      Yes Patty just regular old semi sweet chocolate chips!