Banana Pudding Cake: A Decadent Dessert Delight

Introduction

Elevate your dessert game with this stunning Banana Pudding Cake, a delightful fusion of classic banana pudding flavors in a beautifully decorated cake form. Topped with vanilla wafers, swirls of whipped cream, and a drizzle of banana-infused goodness, this cake is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Perfect for celebrations or special occasions, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Banana Pudding Filling:

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Decoration:

• 1 box vanilla wafers
• Banana slices (optional)
• Caramel or banana syrup (optional)

Instructions

For the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vegetable oil and continue to mix until well combined.
4. Add Eggs and Bananas: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Banana Pudding Filling:

1. Prepare Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk. Refrigerate until set, about 5 minutes.
2. Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the set pudding.

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

1. Whip Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Layer the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of banana pudding filling over the cake. Repeat with the remaining cake layers.
2. Frost the Cake: Use the whipped cream topping to frost the top and sides of the cake.
3. Decorate: Arrange vanilla wafers around the sides and on top of the cake. Add banana slices and drizzle with caramel or banana syrup if desired.
4. Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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Enjoy preparing and indulging in this decadent Banana Pudding Cake, a dessert that brings the beloved flavors of banana pudding into a show-stopping cake!

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