Description
Best Banana Pudding Poke Cake is an irresistible dessert that perfectly blends classic banana pudding flavors with a light and fluffy vanilla cake. This delightful poke cake is soaked in creamy banana-flavored pudding, layered with whipped topping, and topped with fresh banana slices, creating a dessert that is both visually stunning and deliciously indulgent. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor. Every slice offers a blissful combination of textures, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- Water (as per package instructions)
- 1 large box instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tub whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and lightly grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, and water according to package instructions. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly, then poke holes throughout the surface using a fork.
- In another bowl, whisk together the instant banana cream pudding mix and whole milk until thickened. Pour over the warm cake so it seeps into the holes.
- Once cooled completely, spread whipped topping over the cake and garnish with sliced bananas before serving.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator before serving for better flavor integration.
Consider adding crushed vanilla wafers between layers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg