Ingredients
- Cake
- 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake box (eggs, oil, water)
- Banana Pudding Layer
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant banana pudding mix
- 1½ cups cold milk
- Topping
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1½ cups vanilla wafers (whole or crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and bake cake according to package directions in a 9Ă—13-inch pan.
- Let cake cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk until thick.
- Pour pudding evenly over the cake, spreading it into the holes.
- Let cake cool completely.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the top.
- Top with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning.
- Add crushed wafers just before serving for extra crunch.
- Best enjoyed within 24–36 hours.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert / Cake
- Method: Baking + No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian