Banana Pudding Poke Cake
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Banana Pudding Poke Cake
Description
This Banana Pudding Poke Cake starts with baking a yellow cake in a 9"x13" pan, which is allowed to cool for a short while before being poked with a wooden spoon handle. Instant banana pudding, made by whisking pudding mix with milk until thickened, is then poured over the cake to fill the holes and soak into the crumb. After the pudding layer is added, fresh banana slices are arranged on top, followed by a spread of whipped topping for creaminess. Vanilla wafers are placed on the surface as a crunchy garnish. The dessert is served chilled and cut into squares.
The combination of moist cake, creamy banana pudding, fresh bananas, and crisp wafers delivers a balance of textures and flavors. The pudding soaks into the cake, adding moisture and banana flavor, while the whipped topping lightens the richness. The wafers break the softness with a crunchy contrast.
This dessert works well as a sweet treat for gatherings or at-home occasions, offering familiar flavors layered in a convenient cake format.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- cooking spray
- egg per cake mix package directions
- oil
- water
- 2 3.4- ounce instant banana pudding mix boxes
- 4 cups milk
- 3 banana large or 4 small
- 1 whipped topping tub
- 1 vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray. Prepare yellow cake mix and bake according to package directions.
- While the cake is in the oven, prepare the pudding. Pour the milk into a large bowl and add the packages of pudding. Whisk until thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
- Pour the pudding over the cake. Use a spatula to spread the pudding evenly on the cake; be sure to push the pudding into the holes.
- Peel the bananas and cut them into 1/2 inch slices. Place the banana slices ovver the pudding layer.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the banana layer.
- Cover the top of the cake with whole cookies.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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