Banana Pudding Cake
A moist and flavorful cake that combines the elements of banana bread and classic banana pudding, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1 cup buttermilk
Pudding and Frosting Ingredients
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
- Vanilla wafers for decoration
- Banana slices for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla.
- Combine the mashed bananas into the mixture.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk until everything is combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let it cool completely.
Assembly
- For the pudding, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thick. Chill for 5 minutes.
- To prepare the frosting, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in the whipped topping.
- Assemble the cake by placing the first layer down, spreading banana pudding over top, adding the second layer, and frosting the entire cake.
- Decorate with vanilla wafers and banana slices, then chill before serving!
Notes
Make sure your bananas are fully ripe for the best flavor. Chill the cake completely before decorating to ensure the frosting stays neat. Experiment with different toppings, such as chocolate shavings, or nuts.