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Banana Pudding Cake

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

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

  6. 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.

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Questions

How long does Banana Pudding Cake take?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, 30 minutes.

What oven temperature does Banana Pudding Cake need?

For Banana Pudding Cake, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 3.

Is Banana Pudding Cake vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups cold whole milk and 3 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Banana Pudding Cake contain eggs?

Yes: 3 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Banana Pudding Cake?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 380 calories, with 5 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 340 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start Banana Pudding Cake the day before?

Yes. Step 3 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then cool completely." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 4 when you are ready to finish.

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