Banana Pudding Cake

Name: Banana Pudding Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix; 3 large eggs; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix; 2 cups cold whole milk; 3 ripe bananas, sliced; 8 oz whipped topping, thawed; 1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed

A tender yellow cake soaked with banana pudding, topped with fresh bananas, whipped cream, and crunchy vanilla wafers. This classic Southern dessert delivers rich banana flavor in every slice.

50 minEasyServes 12380 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDessertOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix
2 cups cold whole milk
3 ripe bananas, sliced
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2

Combine 1 box yellow cake mix, 3 large eggs, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup of water in a bowl, then beat until smooth.
3

Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then cool completely.
4

Whisk 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix with 2 cups cold whole milk in a bowl for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
5

Poke holes across the cooled cake, pour pudding over the top, and spread evenly.
6

Layer 3 sliced ripe bananas over the pudding, spread 8 oz thawed whipped topping on top, and sprinkle with 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers.

Questions

Can I make Banana Pudding Cake dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups cold whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Banana Pudding Cake keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Banana Pudding Cake?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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