Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

Ingredients

Cake:

2 sticks butter, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 eggs + 2 egg whites
3 tsp vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1.34oz box instant, sugar-free banana pudding mix
1 cup milk

Filling:

1.34oz box instant, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 cup Cool Whip (or whipped cream)

To brush on layers:

1 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk
1 Tbsp skim milk

Additional Needs:

2-3 medium ripe bananas
3-4 cups Cool Whip for frosting

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in the eggs and egg whites, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and banana pudding mix. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the cakes are golden and begin to pull away from the sides of the pans.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then remove from the pans and let cool completely on a wire rack for 1-2 hours.

Step 2: Assemble the Cake

Level each cake layer.
Place the first layer on a cake plate and brush lightly with the milk mixture.
Arrange banana slices on top of the cake layer.
Spread 1/3 to 1/2 of the filling mixture over the bananas.
Add the next cake layer on top of the filling and repeat the process with the milk mixture, bananas, and filling. Place the final cake layer on top.

Step 3: Frost the Cake

Frost the entire cake with Cool Whip.
Decorate as desired. For example, you can crush mini Nilla wafers and sprinkle them on top, and place whole wafers along the sides of the cake.
For added decadence, consider adding Nilla wafers between the layers.

Important Note

Store this cake in the refrigerator due to its perishable ingredients. This ensures it stays fresh and safe to eat.

This cake may quickly become a family favorite. While it may not be the healthiest dessert, it’s perfect for special occasions. Everyone will love it, especially the kids who can’t resist the Nilla wafers. Enjoy!