Thoughtfully arranged ingredients leave these crowd-pleasing cakes with an incredibly moist, pudding-like texture. Try experimenting with your favorite toppings of varying textures—fresh berries, chopped nuts, ice cream, fresh whipped cream—or all of the above!
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Ozark Pudding Cake
A beautiful and rustic pear cake with a buttery-crisp crust and pudding-like middle. See the recipe. 
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn
English Summer Pudding
A jumble of juicy summer berries and rich brioche are the star ingredients in this surprisingly simple molded pudding. See the recipe.
Penny De Los Santos
Fudge Pudding Cake
A mocha sauce collects in the bottom of this cake, leaving a moist pudding-like layer on the bottom. See the recipe.
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn
Lemon Pudding Cake
An ooey-gooey citrus dessert that’s part cake and part pudding—wonderful served warm or cold with fresh berries. See the recipe.
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Peach Pudding Cake
Ripe, juicy end-of-summer peaches transform the texture of this dense single-layer cake. See the recipe.
This article has been posted with permission and originally appeared as, “5 Ultra-Moist Pudding Cake Recipes” on Relish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of fruit works best in the Pear Pudding Cake?
Ripe pears are ideal for the Pear Pudding Cake, as they provide moisture and sweetness that contribute to the pudding-like texture.
How can I enhance the flavor of the Lemon Pudding Cake?
Adding a bit of lemon zest to the batter can brighten the flavor, making it even more vibrant and refreshing.
What is the best way to serve the Fudge Pudding Cake?
Serving it warm with a scoop of ice cream on top allows the mocha sauce at the bottom to create a delightful contrast in texture and temperature.
