Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe

Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe

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40 min

This Banana Pudding Poke Cake is a delicious dessert where the creamy pudding pairs perfectly with the cake, sliced fresh bananas, crushed vanilla wafers, and whipped cream. It's perfect for parties, potlucks and any gathering. Even better, it's easy to make and the cake always comes out delicious and moist.

Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the package: eggs and milk in this case)
  • 1 package banana instant pudding (prepared and cooled)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or 1 tub of Cool Whip)
  • Granulated sugar (for the whipped cream) to taste (I used 2 tbsp.)
  • 1 cup wafer cookies (crushed & whole for decoration)
  • 2 bananas (sliced, for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.

  2. 2

    Prepare the vanilla cake batter according to package instructions (I used eggs and milk).

  3. 3

    Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake as directed.

  4. 4

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Using the end of a wooden spoon poke holes evenly across the surface of the cake.

  6. 6

    Pour the *prepared and cooled banana pudding over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.

  7. 7

    Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the top.

  8. 8

    Referigerate the cake for at last 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set.

  9. 9

    Spread the whipped cream (or Cool Whip) evenly over the chilled cake.

  10. 10

    Refrigerate for another 1–2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.

  11. 11

    Crush about ½ cup of wafer cookies and sprinkle them over the top of the cake.

  12. 12

    Arrange banana slices and whole wafer cookies on top for garnish.

  13. 13

    Slice, serve, and enjoy this creamy banana pudding poke cake!