Description
A delightful banana pudding cake that combines the flavors of classic banana pudding with a moist cake, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (prepared)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, spread a layer of vanilla pudding on top of one cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with whipped cream.
- Top with crushed vanilla wafers for garnish.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating toasted coconut or chopped nuts.
- Use fresh bananas for the best taste and texture.
- Chill the cake for a few hours before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: banana pudding cake, dessert, baking, vanilla cream, layered cake