Lazy Momma Dessert

I'm not Betty Crocker or June Cleaver but every now and then I like to make a dessert. Now this doesn't happen too often because I'm pretty busy with work, cleaning the house, doing laundry and making sure that my kids don't kill each other. Lets face it, my kids need sugar like I need a hole in my head! However, I on the other hand could use that extra boost so that I can make it until it's time to put the kids to bed. Not that I would be bouncing off the walls like my kids do or running around trying to shoot the cat with a Nerf gun but my eyes would look like they were open.

Since I don't have much time, I make a "Lazy Momma Dessert", cake that bakes while we eat dinner and I can serve it before they throw their plate in the sink. The kids like desserts like this which makes it a great bargaining tool to get them to eat the dinner that they don't like. Last night I made a Pumpkin Cake and it was so tasty that my picky eater even ate it.

Pumpkin Cake Recipe

1 Box Yellow cake mix
1 15oz can Pumpkin Pie Filling
3 Eggs
1/4 c. Butter (melted)

Mix all ingredients and spread in a greased 9x11 baking dish.
Bake for 25 minutes or until center is done.

Pudding :
1- 1oz box Vanilla pudding (I use instant)
Follow instructions on the box

When the cake is finished baking, remove from oven and poke holes in it.
Let cool for about 15 minutes
Spread pudding on top of cake and let set for about 10 minutes.
Then Top with 1- 8oz container of Cool Whip.
Cut & Serve

This is an easy recipe and it doesn't take too long to make it. However I have to say that it does taste better if you make it ahead of time and let it set in the refrigerator.

This method works with all cake mixes, puddings and pie fillings.

So if you want to make the kids think that you slaved over the stove to make them a special dessert (like the lady in the Rice Crispy Treat commercial), whip up a "Lazy Momma Cake" and don't forget to throw some flour all over yourself.

Enjoy your cake and stop by again!