Banana Pudding Cake

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A delightful and indulgent cake that combines the creamy, comforting flavors of banana pudding with the soft, moist texture of a classic cake. Perfect for dessert or a special treat!

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • For the Pudding:
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • For the Topping:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sliced bananas
  • Nilla wafer cookies

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  1. Prepare the Cake Batter:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  1. Bake the Cake:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing it.
  1. Prepare the Pudding:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes to set.
  1. Assemble the Cake:
  • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the vanilla pudding evenly over the top of the cake.
  • Refrigerate the cake for about 1 hour to let the pudding set and firm up.
  1. Prepare the Topping:
  • In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the pudding layer.
  1. Garnish:
  • Decorate with sliced bananas and Nilla wafer cookies.
  1. Serve:
  • Serve chilled and enjoy this scrumptious banana pudding cake!

Feel free to adjust the sweetness or banana amount according to your taste.

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