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Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

With only 10 minutes of prep, banana pudding cake has all the flavors of banana cream pie, just in cake form. It’s sure to be a hit!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 overripe bananas, mashed
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
Topping
  • 1 (5.1-ounce) box vanilla or banana instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Combine all cake ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 9x13" cake pan.
  3. Bake cake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or till a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  4. Cool the cake completely, then use a round spoon handle to poke holes all over the cake about an inch apart.
  5. Combine pudding mix and milk and whisk for 2 minutes. Quickly pour over the cake. Get as much pudding into the holes as you can while spreading the pudding into an even layer over the top of the cake. Cover cake and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Place vanilla wafers in a bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Set aside.
  7. Whip cream till soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat till well mixed.
  8. To serve, cut the cake into slices. Top with sliced bananas, whipped cream, and crushed vanilla wafers. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

  • Recipe inspired by Tidy Mom

Nutrition Information

Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 479mg (20%) Potassium 168mg (5%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 710IU (14%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 187mg (19%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 479mg 20%
Potassium 168mg 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 710IU 14%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 187mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.