Best 13 Yum Yum Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Yum Yum Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its moist and fluffy texture, complemented by a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors. This beloved cake is a symphony of culinary artistry, showcasing a moist and fluffy vanilla cake base, lovingly layered with a rich and creamy chocolate ganache, then adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting that strikes a perfect balance between tangy and sweet. The finishing touch is a cascade of chopped nuts, adding a delightful crunch that elevates each bite to a new level of decadence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this delectable treat is sure to impress and satisfy, making it the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or a sweet indulgence to enjoy any day.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

YUM YUM CAKE



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This makes a large cake, perfect for a pot luck or a family gathering. It is a fairly flat cake--ends up less than two inches high after you have added the toppings. This recipe came from my sister-in-law in Chicago. I had a piece at a family reunion dinner and couldn't leave without the recipe! Yum Yum!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix (not instant)
1 cup milk
1 (9 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (9 ounce) package Cool Whip Topping
1 (15 1/2 ounce) package crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 12 x 17 or 12 x 15-inch pan.
  • Mix cake according to directions and bake for 20 minutes or until done; let cool completely.
  • Cook pudding with 1 cup milk, let cool.
  • Mix pudding, cream cheese and frozen topping with mixer; spread over cool cake.
  • Top with crushed pineapple.
  • Sprinkle with coconut and nuts.
  • Be sure to refrigerate leftovers.

YUM-YUM CAKE



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This cake has been a family favorite ever since my mom received the recipe from a neighbor. My husband's co-workers ask him to bring this cake for his birthday treat every year! -Teresa Marchese, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package white or yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 cups whipped topping
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; cover and refrigerate., Grease the bottom of two 8-in. square baking dishes. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour into prepared dishes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Fold whipped topping into pudding until blended. Level cake tops if necessary. Place one cake on a serving plate; spread with half of the pudding mixture. Top with pineapple, and the remaining cake and pudding mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE YUM-YUM CAKE



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MY GRANDMOTHER first made this cake, and my mother made it often when I was a little girl. Today, at age 82, I'm still baking it. What better testimony to a delicious recipe! You can frost it or just sprinkle it with a little powdered sugar. Either way, it's great. -Dorothy Colli, West Hartford, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1-1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch salt
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
ICING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate, stirring constantly. Add the sugar, raisins, water, cinnamon and cloves; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; pour into a large bowl and cool for 15 minutes. Beat in salt and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to chocolate mixture until well blended. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients; drizzle over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

YUM YUM CAKE II



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A chocolaty cake similar to a Texas Sheet Cake but cooked in a 9x13 pan, rather than a cookie sheet pan. You pour the cooked icing onto the hot cake. Yum!!

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups white sugar
½ cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and cocoa, set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the 1 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 cup butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the 1 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla, add alternately to the mixture with the dry ingredients. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Prepare the topping while the cake is baking.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 cups sugar and margarine. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool for a few minutes before adding vanilla. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, slowly pour the hot topping over the entire cake. It may seem like too much, but the cake will absorb it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 213.4 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

YUM YUM CAKE III



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Easy and delicious sheet cake with cream cheese, pudding and pineapple.

Provided by Audrey

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Bake yellow cake mix according to instructions on package in a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. Allow to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, pudding mix and milk. beat until smooth and spread on cooled cake. Sprinkle drained pineapple on top of pudding.
  • Spread whipped topping over pineapple. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 352.9 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

CHOCOLATE YUM YUM CAKE



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A yummy chocolate cake with a yummy chocolate frosting.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ tablespoon baking soda
2 cups white sugar
1 egg
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup sour cream
½ cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅝ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
¾ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cocoa, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and egg until light, add the 1/2 cup butter, beat until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, water, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, mix slowly until flour mixture is absorbed. Fold in the 2 cups chocolate chips. Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until cake tests done with a toothpick. Place pans of cake on wire racks to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely. When cool frost with the following frosting recipe.
  • To make the frosting, melt the remaining 1 cup chocolate chips with the coffee in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove pan from heat, and beat in the 3/4 cup of butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth. Set pan in a bowl of ice and beat until icing is spreadable and holds it's shape. Cool completely before frosting cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 48.4 g

YUM YUM CAKE I



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If you like citrus cakes and pineapples you will like this cake.

Provided by Laura L Daugherty

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 teaspoons lemon zest
5 eggs
⅔ cup milk
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup reserved pineapple juice
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
10 maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), grease and lightly flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • Beat shortening for 30 seconds, add sugar, lemon and orange zest and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add pudding mix. Add flour mixture, alternating with milk and juices beating well after each addition.
  • Pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan.
  • To make the topping: Mix vanilla pudding with milk and set aside. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add cool whip, then pudding and mix on lowest speed until well combined. Spread on top of cooled cake. arrange pineapples and cherries on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

YUM YUM CAKE



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Birthday cake that my grandmother used to make for my mom. It's a dense cake, that has a little bit of spice and tons of sweetness. Super easy and always good.

Provided by George_Waldron

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces raisins
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup coffee
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Add the raisins, sugar, water, shortening, and cinnamon to a saucepan. On medium heat, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes Stir occassionally to make sure raisins are not clumping together. Take off heat, and cool to room temperature.
  • Add baking soda to coffee and mix into saucepan. Combine well.
  • Add flour to saucepan. Mix with a whisk until smooth, batter will be runny.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.
  • Cook for one hour, check with a toothpick. Cool for 15 minutes on a rack, and then invert onto a cakepake.

7 - UP CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE ICING YUM YUM



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This is my best friends recipe, Pat Sherer. She coordinates calling and cooking when her church family needs to take food. This is one of her most requested recipes. She has been my friend since she was thirteen and now we are both grandmothers. I am the sister she never had. We are real close and I love her very much. We could...

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box yellow cake mix
4 medium eggs
1 box pineapple or vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 c vegetable oil
1 bottle 10 oz 7-up
PINEAPPLE ICING
2 medium eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 stick butter, unsalted
1 c crushed pineapple, including the juice
1 can(s) coconut, shredded
1/2 c english walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. CAKE: Combine first 4 ingredients; beat until light and fluffy. Add 7-Up and beat well. Pour into a lightly greased 9x13x2 inch cake pan (or 2 9 inch cake pans). Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 40 -45 minutes or until done when tested with tooth pick.
  • 2. Remove from oven and frost with Pineapple Icing preferably while still warm.
  • 3. PINEAPPLE ICING: Blend sugar and flour; combine with beaten eggs, butter, and pineapple in sauce pan, over medium high heat. May have to lower temperature when hot. Cook until THICK, remove from burner. Add coconut, stirring until blended, pour or spread over warm cake. Sprinkle with Walnuts.

PINEAPPLE YUM YUM CAKE



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We have a local published cooking contest here each year. A couple of years ago one of my neighbors won in the dessert section. He has won several Blue Ribbons at the County Fair with different items, especially canned items. Though he is a retired Flight Engineer from NASA he is very talented in the kitchen. This recipe is one...

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CAKE
1 box yellow cake mix
3 medium eggs
1 1/2 c cold water
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
1/3 c oil
ICING
8 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz sour cream
4 Tbsp powdered sugar
12 oz whipped topping
1 box instant french vanilla pudding mix
20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved

Steps:

  • 1. CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl combine cake mix,eggs, water, and oil.Divide mixture into 3 greased 9-inch cake pans and bake 20 - 25 minutes. Turn out on rack to cool.
  • 2. ICING: Blend together cream cheese and sour cream. Blend in powdered sugar, whipped topping and pudding mix. Fold in drained, crushed pineapple, blending well.
  • 3. TO ASSEMBLE CAKE: Turn out first layer top side down on to cake plate, drizzle with 1/3 cup of reserved pineapple juice. Add a layer of icing and smooth almost to edge of layer. Do the same with # 2 layer. Turn out the 3rd layer with top side up, use the last 1/3 of juice. Ice cake all over and refrigerate over night before serving. Can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

CINNAMON YUM CAKE



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The name says it all! White wine keeps the cake flavorful and moist, and walnuts on top add a little crunch.

Provided by SandyG

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter, at room temperature
1 ⅓ cups turbinado sugar, plus more for sprinkling
¾ cup brown rice syrup
3 large eggs
1 cup dry white wine such as Chenin Blanc
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts, plus more for garnish
½ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or dish and line bottom with parchment paper. Grease parchment or spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in syrup, then add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in wine and half of flour mixture, then beat in remaining flour mixture. Add nuts and raisins, beating just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle with some turbinado sugar and nuts for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

YUM YUM CHOCOLATE RUM CAKE



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It's chocolate... it's rum...IT'S YUM! Don't be intimidated by the prep time, most of that is just the resting period. If the sauce is too much chocolate for you feel free to sprinkle w/ a dusting of powdered sugar instead before serving.

Provided by Nickole Smith-Palacios

Categories     Cakes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 box (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 box (4 ounce) instant pudding, chocolate
4 eggs
1/2 c water
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c light rum
1/2 c chopped walnuts
GLAZE
1 stick butter, room temperature
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c light rum
1/8 c water
GANACHE (OPTIONAL)
9 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
1 c heavy cream
1 Tbsp dark rum

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour one 10 inch Bundt pan. Sprinkle walnuts over the bottom of the pan.
  • 2. beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, 1/2 cup of the water, and 1/2 cup of the rum on high speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter Bundt pan over the top of the chopped nuts.
  • 3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove cake from oven once done LEAVE IN PAN! Poke holes into the cake so the glaze can soak in and set aside.
  • 4. To Make Rum Glaze: In a saucepan combine the butter or margarine, sugar, 1/4 cup of the rum, and 1/4 cup of the water. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Pour immediately over still warm cake. Allow cake to rest in pan AT LEAST 2 hrs before inverting.
  • 5. Flip Cake out onto a wire rack. (Put wax paper under rack to make for easy clean up after you pour the ganache!)
  • 6. GANACHE Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat cream over medium heat in a small sauce pan. Bring it to just a boil, watch carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil over! Cut off heat and whisk in rum. Pour over chocolate, whisk until smooth. Allow ganache to cool slightly before pouring over the cake. Start at the center of the cake and move out.

YUM YUM COFFEE CAKE



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Categories     Egg     Breakfast

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cake Mix
1/2 C butter
1 C sugar
2 eggs
2 C shifter flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 C sour cream
Cinnamon-Nut topping/filling
1/3 C brown sugar
1/4 C white sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 C finely chopped nuts (almonds)

Steps:

  • Cream butter til soft. Add sugar until light & fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well together. Sift flour, soda, powder & salt - add dry ingredients alternating sour cream. Stir in vanilla. Pour half the batter nito lightly greased 9x9 pan. Cover w/half the nut mixture. Pour remaining batter over nuts. Put rest of nuts on top

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use buttermilk or sour cream in the batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the creamed mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and airy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The Yum Yum Cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist crumb, tangy frosting, and variety of flavor options, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced pro, this recipe is easy to follow and will produce a delicious cake that you will be proud to serve. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give the Yum Yum Cake a try!

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