Description
A delightful dessert that combines banana and vanilla flavors into a moist layered cake, reminiscent of traditional banana pudding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the package, typically eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 bananas, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions, adding the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes, then refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- For the whipped topping, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the pudding on top, add sliced bananas, and sprinkle with crushed wafers.
- Repeat the process with the second layer using the remaining pudding, bananas, and wafers.
- Cover the entire cake with the whipped topping and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with extra bananas or wafers if desired.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. Chill the cake before serving for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana cake, pudding cake, dessert recipe, banana pudding, layered cake