Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

For the Pudding Filling:

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipped cream (optional for extra creaminess)

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Topping:

• 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
• 1 cup walnuts (halved or chopped)

Instructions:

1. Bake the Cake Layers:
   • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
   • In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
   • In another large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
   • Pour batter into greased and floured cake pans (2 or 3 layers).
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
   • Let the cakes cool completely.
2. Prepare the Pudding Filling:
   • In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
   • Fold in whipped cream (optional) for extra lightness.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
   • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk; mix until a pourable glaze forms.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one cake layer on a plate, spread with pudding filling.
   • Repeat with remaining layers.
   • Pour cream cheese glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
5. Decorate:
   • Arrange fresh banana slices and walnuts on top.
6. Chill & Serve:
   • Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set.
   • Slice and enjoy!