Banana Pudding Cake

Are you ready to dive into the delightful world of banana pudding cake? This exquisite dessert is a perfect blend of moist cake, creamy pudding, and the tropical goodness of bananas. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the ingredients and directions to create this mouthwatering delicacy. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get baking!

Ingredients:

Before we begin, let’s take a look at the ingredients you’ll need to whip up this scrumptious banana pudding cake. The table below lays it all out for you.

Instructions:

Now that we have all the ingredients in place let’s dive into the step-by-step directions to create the perfect banana pudding cake.

Making the Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Line two 9″ round cake pans with parchment paper and grease them with cooking spray.
3. Prepare the vanilla cake mix as instructed on the box.
4. Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert them onto wire racks to cool completely.

Preparing the Pudding

1. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk.
2. Stir until the mixture thickens, which should take about 5 minutes.
3. Gently fold in the Cool Whip to create a creamy pudding mixture.

Crafting the Buttercream Frosting

1. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, combine the softened butter, 3 cups of powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt.
2. Beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
3. Add the remaining powdered sugar and the heavy cream, continuing to beat until you achieve a smooth and luscious buttercream.

Assembling Your Banana Pudding Cake

1. Using a serrated knife, level the cakes by cutting off the rounded tops.
2. Place one cake on a serving platter and spread a layer of the prepared pudding over it.
3. Add most of the sliced bananas on top of the pudding, reserving a few for garnish.
4. Gently place the second cake on top.
5. Frost the entire cake with the buttercream, leaving about 1 cup for piping on top.
6. Press crushed Nilla wafers onto the sides of the cake for a delightful crunch.
7. Transfer the remaining buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and create large swirls on the top of the cake.
8. Decorate with more banana slices and whole Nilla wafers for a beautiful finishing touch.