Easy Lush Banana Pudding Cake
This recipe combines the best of both worlds: a fluffy cake base and creamy banana pudding layers. It’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and is surprisingly simple to make!
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Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients and instructions:
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Yellow cake mix (use ingredients listed on the box) | 1 box |
| Vanilla pudding mix | 2 boxes |
| Milk | 3 cups |
| Heavy cream | 2 cups |
| Sugar | 2 teaspoons |
| Pure vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Bananas | 3 |
| Nilla wafers | 20 (5 crushed) |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish. Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the yellow cake mix box. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
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While the cake cools, prepare the pudding. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. This will be your whipped cream topping.
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Once the cake is cool, use the bottom of a spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake. This will allow the pudding to soak into the cake.
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Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the top of the cooled cake.
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Slice the bananas and arrange them over the pudding layer. Reserve a few banana slices for garnish.
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Spread the whipped cream on top of the banana layer.
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Finally, sprinkle the top with the crushed Nilla wafers and the remaining banana slices.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or until set, before serving. Enjoy!
