Banana Pudding Cake

Banana Pudding Cake is a rich, comforting dessert inspired by the classic Banana Pudding. It combines moist banana cake with creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and whipped topping—often layered with Vanilla Wafers for that traditional Southern flavor. 🍌🍰

🍌 Banana Pudding Cake (Easy Recipe)

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1½ cups sugar

• ½ cup butter (softened)

• 1 cup milk

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

For the Pudding Layer

• 1 package Vanilla Pudding

• 2 cups cold milk

Topping

• 1–2 sliced bananas

• Whipped Cream

• Crushed Vanilla Wafers

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Make the batter: Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla.

3. Mix dry ingredients: Flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine with the wet mixture.

4. Bake: Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let it cool.

5. Prepare pudding: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick.

6. Assemble:

   • Spread pudding over the cooled cake

   • Add sliced bananas

   • Top with whipped cream

   • Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers

7. Chill for 1–2 hours before serving.

⭐ Tips for Best Flavor

• Use very ripe bananas for stronger flavor.

• Chill overnight so the pudding soaks slightly into the cake.

• Some people add Cream Cheese to the topping for a richer taste.

If you want, I can also show you:
🍰 The famous Southern bakery–style Banana Pudding Cake (much creamier and layered).
🍌 Or a 5-minute no-bake banana pudding cake recipe.