Chocolate Swirl Delight

My 4 year old Olivia and I made this for a New Years Day 2008 treat. Not only did she help me put the cake down in the pan, but she also helped me stir the pudding. Most of all she helped me eat it when it was done!

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Chocolate Swirl Delight

My 4 year old Olivia and I made this for a New Years Day 2008 treat. Not only did she help me put the cake down in the pan, but she also helped me stir the pudding. Most of all she helped me eat it when it was done!

  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 12
  • Carbohydrate 24.8084666666667 g
  • Cholesterol 0.746666666666667 mg
  • Fat 5.23646666666667 g
  • Fiber 0.655199982643127 g
  • Protein 1.5386 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.35873666666667 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (107g)
  • Sodium 286.958 mg
  • Sugar 24.1532666840235 g
  • Trans Fat 0.31248 g
  • Calories 152 calories

Step-by-step

  • Cut each cake roll into eight slices; set aside any chocolate coating that separates from rolls for garnish.
  • Line a 9-inch springform pan with cake slices, completely covering the bottom and sides.
  • In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes.
  • Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
  • Pour over cake.
  • Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with any reserved chocolate coating.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Commercial snack cakes and instant pudding mix combine to form this chilled dessert without requiring a heated oven. Precise equipment management dictates the success of this assembly.

  • Line a 9-inch springform pan carefully, pressing the cake slices firmly against the interior walls to create a sealed perimeter that prevents liquid pudding from leaking through the seams.
  • Whisk the cold milk and pudding mixes vigorously for exactly 2 minutes to fully activate the starches, then allow the mixture to rest for another 2 minutes until it reaches a soft-set consistency before pouring.
  • Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the starches to firm up sufficiently for clean slicing.
  • Scale quantities proportionally if adjusting pan dimensions, maintaining the correct ratio of cake lining to filling volume.

Clean slices emerge from the chilled pan when a sharp knife is wiped between cuts. Leftovers keep well when sealed inside an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.