Banana Pudding Cake
Aug 04, 2025 07:04 AM
This Banana Pudding Cake combines all of the elements of the classic southern dessert. Vanilla cake, banana pudding, and vanilla wafers with vanilla buttercream and fresh whipped cream.
Did you know that some people (seemingly a lot of people) do not like banana desserts?! I know. I can’t believe it either.
I came to this realization when I prepared my Bananas Foster Cake for a potluck a few weeks ago and multiple people told me they didn’t care for bananas or banana desserts or both!
I can’t help but think to myself that this cannot possibly include banana bread, because it is literally one of the best things ever. And really, since bananas have like a one day perfect ripeness window, what better way to make use of them than in baked goodies?
Despite the fact that I may be alienating a portion of my audience here, when my friend said to me “You should make a Banana Pudding Cake!”, it just had to be done.
Ingredients:
Vanilla Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup milk room temperature
Banana Custard (make in advance)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 Tbsp banana liqueur or 1 tsp banana flavoring
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
- 6 large egg whites
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup whipping cream cold
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
Assembly
- 2 large bananas sliced 1/4" thick
- nilla wafers
Prep Time:
120 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
155 minutes
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