Banana Pudding Cake

This Banana Pudding Cake is a delicious blend of classic banana pudding flavors in cake form. Featuring a yellow cake base, creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and signature Nilla wafers.This delicious banana pudding recipe cake is a modern take on a childhood favorite dessert!

Ingredients For Banana Pudding Cake

Yellow Cake Mix – If you prefer, you can substitute with vanilla extract, but keep in mind that this will add a vanilla taste to your dish.

Eggs

Vegetable oil – When baking, it’s best to avoid using olive oil as it may alter the taste of your dish.

Water

Bananas – For the cake, you want the bananas to be overripe and mashed, but also have some that are less ripe for slicing and placing on top.

Instant Vanilla pudding – Ensure that you use instant pudding.

Milk – This will be used to prepare your pudding.

Nilla wafers – Any brand of Nilla wafers will work well in this recipe. Typically, they can be found in the cookie aisle of your local grocery store.

Cool Whip – If you prefer, you can substitute with homemade whipped cream. If desired, we suggest using our stabilized whipped cream recipe for banana pudding cream cake, which we also use in our popular cupcakes in a jar.

How to make Banana Pudding Cake?

Step 1 – Preheat. Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C).

Step 2 – Mix cake batter. Take a mixing bowl, then mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and mashed banana together until well combined.

Step 3 – Add to pan. Empty the mixture into a 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan that has been lightly greased with either shortening, butter, or cooking spray.

Step 4 – Bake. Bake the banana pudding cake in the oven for a period of 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry.

Step 5 – Make pudding. While the banana cream pudding cake is baking, prepare the pudding by whisking together 2 cups of milk and the vanilla pudding mix, then chill it in the refrigerator until it firms up.

Step 6 – Add pudding to the cake. Once the cake has cooled completely, use the handle of a wooden spoon to evenly space holes across the top of the cake. Next, spread the vanilla pudding evenly over the cake, ensuring it fills all the holes.

Tip: Your cake will cool more quickly if you place it on a wire rack. This elevates the cake off the countertop and promotes airflow all around it.

Step 7 – Add banana slices. Take two fresh bananas, cut them into slices and place them in rows on top of the pudding, covering the entire surface of the cake.

Step 8 – Add wafers and whipped cream.

Sprinkle crushed Nilla wafers over the sliced bananas. Next, evenly spread a layer of whipped cream frosting on top of the

banana pudding cake with vanilla wafers, ensuring that the bananas and Nilla wafers are fully coated.

Step 9 – Chill. Enclose the cake with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for a time frame of 30 minutes to an hour to chill it.

Step 10 – Add more bananas and serve.

Right before serving, decorate the top of the cake with slices of the remaining banana and whole Nilla wafers. Serve promptly.

My Best Tips

• Prepare the cake in advance and keep it in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Prepare the pudding ahead of time and keep it in either the fridge or freezer until it’s ready to be served.
• Assemble the cake when you’re ready to serve.
• Enjoy!

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Questions and answers about Banana Pudding Cake

Recipe variations

The possibilities for variations of this delectable cake are endless. Experiment with different pudding flavors, incorporate different fruits or nuts, or try unique frosting and decoration combinations. Unleash your creativity and have a blast making it your own!

What Do You Serve With banana pudding recipe cake?

Banana pudding cake is a scptious dessert that can be shared with loved ones. This recipe features simple instructions and can be prepared beforehand for extra ease. Top with a generous portion of whipped cream and savor every bite!

Have a look at our other dessert recipes, how about red velvet banana pudding or old fashioned banana pudding

Can You Freeze the banana pudding cream cake recipe?

Banana pudding cake is a delightful dessert that can be made from scratch or with a cake mix. It can be frozen after assembly, although it’s best to do so without the frosting. This cake can be stored in the freezer for a maximum of two months.

Can You Store Banana Pudding Cake?

If you’re not going to consume your banana pudding cake immediately, follow these storage tips. Ensure the cake has cooled completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap or foil. Then, store the cake in a sealed container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for a maximum of four days

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