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Delicious banana pudding cake with layers of vanilla cake, sliced bananas, and whipped cream, a slice removed.

Banana Pudding Cake

A delicious layered dessert combining cake, banana pudding, and fresh bananas topped with whipped cream and vanilla wafers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 box yellow cake mix plus ingredients to prepare
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 package 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped topping like cool whip
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers plus extra for topping

Method
 

  1. Prepare and bake the yellow cake according to package instructions in a 9x13 inch pan. Let cool.
  2. Whisk cold milk and banana pudding mix until thickened; chill for 5 minutes.
  3. Spread pudding over cooled cake, then press sliced bananas into the pudding.
  4. Spread whipped topping over the pudding and bananas, then sprinkle crushed wafers on top.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Chill the dessert well for best flavor and texture.