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Banana Pudding Cake

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Banana Pudding Cake is a delicious dessert combining the flavors of classic banana pudding with the texture of a moist cake. Layers of banana-infused cake, creamy vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, whipped cream, and crunchy vanilla wafers make this dessert a perfect choice for gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Banana Cake:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix

  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed

  • 3 large eggs

  • ¾ cup water

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

For the Pudding Layer:

  • 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 2⅔ cups whole milk

For the Banana Layer:

  • 7 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

  • 2½ cups heavy cream

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup vanilla wafers, crushed

Instructions

  • Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  • Mix the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, mashed bananas, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.

  • Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake according to the package instructions (typically 25–30 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  • Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.

  • Prepare the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).

  • Assemble the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, poke holes evenly across the surface using the handle of a wooden spoon. Pour the prepared pudding over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.

  • Add Banana Slices: Layer the sliced bananas evenly over the pudding.

  • Prepare the Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream and granulated sugar together until stiff peaks form.

  • Top the Cake: Spread the whipped cream over the bananas. Sprinkle the crushed vanilla wafers on top.

  • Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For a chocolate twist, use chocolate cake mix instead of yellow cake.To prevent the bananas from turning brown, you can toss the slices in a little lemon juice before adding them to the cake.Make-ahead friendly: Prepare the cake a day in advance and refrigerate overnight.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/banana-pudding-cake/