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delicious layered banana dessert

Banana Pudding Cake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set
  • 1 Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon banana extract
  • 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies crushed
  • 2 bananas sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking pan.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
  • Fold in the mashed bananas gently until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the pudding according to package instructions and let it chill.
  • Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and banana extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Once the cake is cool, spread the vanilla pudding over the top.
  • Layer the whipped cream over the pudding.
  • Sprinkle the crushed vanilla wafer cookies on top.
  • Garnish with banana slices before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure your bananas are fully ripe to enhance the cake's flavor. If desired, you can prepare the cake a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. If you like a firmer texture, consider refrigerating the cake before serving.
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