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Easy Banana Pudding Cake

A comforting dessert featuring layers of fluffy yellow cake, creamy vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix Provides a light, fluffy base.
  • 1 cup water Needed for the cake mix.
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil Adds moisture to the cake.
  • 3 large eggs Brings structure and stability.

Pudding Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla pudding mix Main ingredient for creamy layers.
  • 4 cups milk Used to prepare the pudding.
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced Fresh bananas add flavor.
  • 1 container whipped topping For layering on top.
  • 1 box vanilla wafers Adds a crunchy texture.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven according to the instructions on your cake mix box. Grease and flour your cake pan.

Baking

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake according to the package instructions, usually about 25 to 30 minutes.

Pudding Preparation

  • While the cake is baking, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix with 4 cups of cold milk until it thickens (about 2 minutes).

Layering

  • Once the cake has cooled, slice it into layers if desired. In a large serving dish, layer the cake, pudding, sliced bananas, whipped topping, and vanilla wafers, repeating until all ingredients are used.

Chilling

  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to meld the flavors.

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas, and consider adding crushed pineapple or chocolate chips for variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22g
Keyword Banana Pudding Cake, Comfort Food, Easy Dessert, family-friendly, Make-Ahead
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