🍌🍰 Banana Pudding Cake
This easy dessert combines moist cake, creamy banana pudding, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped topping into one irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix package (usually eggs, oil, and water)
Banana Pudding Layer
- 2 packages (3.4 oz / 96 g each) instant banana pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
Topping
- 1 container (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping, thawed (or 2 cups whipped cream)
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Bake the Cake
- Prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
- Bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10–15 minutes.
2. Poke the Cake
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork, poke holes all over the cake.
3. Prepare the Pudding
- Whisk the banana pudding mix with the cold milk for about 2 minutes.
- Let it thicken slightly.
4. Add the Pudding
- Pour the pudding evenly over the cake, spreading it so it fills the holes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Add Toppings
- Spread the whipped topping over the chilled cake.
- Arrange banana slices on top.
- Sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafers.
6. Chill
- Refrigerate for another 1–2 hours before serving.
💡 Optional Homemade Banana Cake Upgrade
Instead of a boxed mix, use:
- 2 ripe mashed bananas
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup milk
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes.
🍽️ Tips for Success
- Add extra banana slices between the pudding and whipped topping.
- For best flavor, chill overnight.
- Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for a delicious twist.
- If making ahead, add the banana slices shortly before serving to keep them fresh.
⭐ Result
A cool, creamy, banana-filled dessert with layers of cake, pudding, whipped topping, and vanilla wafers—perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings. 🍌✨
