BANANA PUDDING COOKIE BUTTER CHEESECAKE CAKE

Prepare the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, adding the mashed bananas and milk into the batter. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.

Make the Cookie Butter Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cookie butter until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cookie butter mixture until combined.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Once the cakes are cooled, spread a layer of cookie butter cheesecake filling on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining cheesecake mixture over the top.

Make the Banana Pudding Layer:

1. In a small bowl, combine the banana pudding mix with ½ cup of cold milk and whisk until thickened. Spread the pudding over the cheesecake layer.

Add the Topping:

1. Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafer cookies on top of the cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to set.

Serve:

1. Slice and serve chilled, garnished with extra banana slices or whipped cream if desired.