Description
This Banana Pudding Poke Cake is a delightful dessert combining moist yellow cake infused with creamy banana pudding, whipped topping, and fresh bananas. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet family treat, it features layers of flavor and texture, topped with vanilla wafers and sliced bananas for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
Pudding
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant banana pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
Topping
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (thawed)
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- Vanilla wafers and banana slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Preheat the oven according to the cake mix package instructions. Prepare the yellow cake batter as directed and pour into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake the cake as directed on the box, then let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poke holes in the cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly all over the warm cake surface to allow the pudding to seep in.
- Make the pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix and 4 cups of cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened, around 2 minutes.
- Pour the pudding over cake: Immediately pour the prepared banana pudding over the warm cake, gently spreading it to fill the holes and coat the surface evenly.
- Chill the cake: Let the cake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the pudding to fully set and absorb into the cake.
- Add whipped topping and garnishes: Before serving, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the chilled pudding cake. Top with sliced bananas and crushed vanilla wafers. Optionally, garnish with additional banana slices and whole vanilla wafers.
- Serve: Slice the cake and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Slice and add bananas just before serving to prevent browning and maintain freshness.
- For extra banana flavor, mix some sliced bananas directly into the pudding layer before pouring it over the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
