Today, I tried something new in the kitchen and I just gotta share the whole thing with y’all. So I had this box of cake mix, just regular stuff, nothing fancy. And I had this idea – what if I throw some instant pudding into the mix? I mean, why not, right? Pudding makes everything better, so it should work in a cake too.
I kicked things off by grabbing a small box of instant pudding. Then, I whipped up the pudding first in a separate bowl, just like the box says. But here’s a little trick I did: I only used half the milk it asked for. This made the pudding super thick, which I figured would be good for the cake.
After I got the cake mix ready, following the usual drill on the package, I folded in that thick pudding. I was careful here, mixing it just enough to get it all in there without overdoing it. Overmixing is no good, it can mess up the cake’s texture.
I read somewhere online that adding extra stuff like pudding can be tricky. It said you might end up with a cake that falls or doesn’t cook right in the middle. So, I kept that in mind and stuck to just one small box of pudding for the whole cake mix. That seemed like a safe bet. Usually a standard cake mix used one small box (3.4 ounces) of instant pudding.
But I didn’t stop there. I tossed in some chopped nuts and a handful of chocolate chips, too. Because, hey, why not add a little extra fun? I also sprinkled in some cinnamon. I love that spicy kick it gives.
Here’s the breakdown of what I did:
- Made the pudding with half the milk to get it thick.
- Mixed the cake as usual.
- Gently folded in the pudding.
- Added nuts, chocolate chips, and a dash of cinnamon.
I baked it like I normally would, and let me tell you, the smell was amazing while it was in the oven. When it was done, I let it cool for a bit.
Then came the taste test. And oh boy, it was good! The cake was super moist and had a richer flavor than usual. The pudding really did the trick. And those nuts and chocolate chips? Perfect touch. I served it up to the family, and they all went back for seconds. Guess it was a hit!
This little experiment turned out way better than I expected. It’s a simple trick, but it makes a big difference. If you’re into baking, give it a try. You might just love it!
