Lemon Blueberry Pudding Cake Help Needed

[Kristen]

I'm planning to make the Lemon Blueberry Pudding Cake from It's Good for You at a show tonight. I just glanced at the directions/ingredients and am curious about the gelatin. I advised my host to buy gelatin (Jello), which is what the recipe states. What confuses me is that you are supposed to end up with pudding by combining the gelatin, water, lemon zest and lemon juice. Seems to me you'd end up with Jello by doing this, and not with pudding! Am I supposed to use a pudding mix instead of gelatin mix? I'm so confused.....

 

[Admin Greg]

No worries! That recipe is definitely asking for gelatin, not a pudding mix. Pudding and Jello are both made with flavored gelatin, but they have different textures. When you combine the gelatin with water, lemon zest and lemon juice, it will thicken into a pudding-like consistency. Have fun making the cake!

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi there! I've made this recipe before and I can assure you that it does turn out as a pudding, not Jello. The gelatin just helps it set and gives it a smoother texture. You can definitely use a pudding mix instead of gelatin if you prefer, but the recipe should work as written. Let me know how it turns out!