Banana Pudding Cake
A nostalgic and easy dessert featuring layers of fluffy cake, bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, all topped with crunchy vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix Using a boxed mix simplifies the process.
- 1 cup milk Used for mixing with pudding.
For the filling
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz) Adds signature creamy flavor.
- 4 pieces ripe bananas, sliced The star of the show should be ripe but firm.
- 1 cup whipped topping Fold into pudding for fluffiness; plus some for garnish.
- 1 box vanilla wafers Provides a wonderful crunch topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven as per the instructions on the yellow cake mix box and prepare the cake according to the package instructions. Bake in a 9x13 inch pan.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely before adding the layers.
- While the cake cools, mix the instant vanilla pudding with the milk according to the package instructions until it thickens.
- Layer the sliced bananas generously over the cooled cake.
- Pour the prepared pudding over the bananas and spread it evenly.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture and then spread it over the pudding layer.
- Crush some vanilla wafers and sprinkle on top. Add a few whole wafers for decoration.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture. Consider pairing with brown butter frosting for an extra touch. Don’t skip the chilling time for perfect layers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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