Recipe For Banana Pudding Cake From Scratch
Banana pudding cake is a classic southern recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. It combines the flavors of vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and fresh bananas to create a deliciously sweet and creamy treat. It is quick and easy to make, and it is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 6 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Vanilla wafers, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the sliced bananas.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the pudding by combining the instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- When the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake. Pour the pudding over the cake and spread it evenly. Let the cake cool completely.
- Once the cake is cool, spread the whipped cream over the top of the pudding layer. Arrange vanilla wafers on top of the whipped cream. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips
- Make sure the butter is softened before creaming it with the sugar. This will help the ingredients combine more easily.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once you add the dry ingredients. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense cakes.
- When folding in the sliced bananas, use a spatula to gently mix them in. Be careful not to break them up too much.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the pudding and whipped cream layers. If the cake is too warm, the layers may melt or become runny.
- For added flavor, try drizzling caramel sauce over the top of the whipped cream layer.