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Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe

A moist slice of banana pudding poke cake topped with thick whipped cream, fresh banana slices, and crumbled vanilla wafers.
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Make this moist banana pudding poke cake using yellow cake mix and simple ingredients. This easy banana dessert delivers the creamy flavor of Southern banana pudding in a simple layered cake format, perfect for potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box, usually eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 cup water (for pudding)
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk (for pudding)
  • 1 teaspoon banana extract (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 box Nilla Wafers, crushed or whole for topping
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yellow cake according to the package directions, using a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  2. While the cake cools slightly, prepare the instant vanilla pudding. Whisk together the instant pudding mix, 1 cup water, and 1 cup cold milk until thickened. Stir in the banana extract, if using.
  3. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the top of the warm cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  4. Pour the prepared vanilla pudding mixture evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to seep down into the holes.
  5. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the pudding is completely set.
  6. Once chilled and set, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the surface of the cake.
  7. Arrange the sliced bananas over the whipped topping.
  8. Sprinkle crushed Nilla Wafers over the top, or place whole wafers decoratively around the edges.
  9. Slice and serve this creamy banana cake cold.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use pre-made banana pudding instead of instant vanilla pudding mix.
  • Chill the cake for a minimum of 4 hours or make it the day before for the best texture and flavor integration.
  • If you prefer a less sweet topping, use a mixture of half whipped topping and half cream cheese beaten together.

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