Description
Banana Pudding Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of banana pudding with a moist yellow cake. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and crunchy vanilla wafers, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for family gatherings or summer barbecues. With its layered textures and creamy sweetness, every bite is a delicious reminder of cherished memories. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake is sure to be the highlight of any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While the cake cools, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk in a bowl until thickened; set aside.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, poke holes all over the surface using a fork and pour the prepared pudding evenly over it. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Layer sliced bananas on top of the pudding, then spread whipped topping over everything like icing.
- Finish by sprinkling crushed vanilla wafers on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg