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Banana Pudding Cake

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A dreamy layered cake that captures all the flavors of classic banana pudding! Moist banana cake is soaked with creamy pudding, layered with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers, then topped with billowy whipped cream. This stunning dessert is perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Banana Cake:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1¾ cups granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)

  • 1 cup buttermilk

For the Pudding Soak:

  • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant banana pudding mix

  • 3 cups cold whole milk

  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

For Assembly:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced

  • 1½ cups vanilla wafer cookies, crushed

  • Whole vanilla wafers for garnish

Instructions

1. Bake the Cake Layers:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

  • Alternate adding dry ingredients with bananas and buttermilk.

  • Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden.

  • Cool completely on wire racks.

2. Prepare Pudding Soak:

  • Whisk pudding mixes with milk for 2 minutes until thick. Stir in condensed milk.

3. Assemble the Cake:

  • Place first cake layer on serving plate. Poke holes over surface with a skewer.

  • Spread ⅓ of pudding over cake. Top with banana slices and crushed wafers.

  • Repeat with remaining layers. Chill cake 1 hour before frosting.

4. Make Whipped Cream Frosting:

  • Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks.

  • Frost entire cake with whipped cream.

  • Decorate with whole vanilla wafers and banana slices.

Serving Suggestions

  • Chill 2 hours before serving for best texture

  • Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra decadence

  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor

  • Chill mixing bowl before whipping cream

  • Add a splash of banana liqueur to pudding for adult version

Storage Instructions

  • Refrigerate covered up to 3 days

  • Add fresh banana garnish just before serving

  • Freeze unfrosted cake layers up to 1 month

Find it online: https://bakesbliss.com/banana-pudding-cake/