Description
An ultra-moist, sky-high banana pound cake layered with rich banana pudding cream, covered in whipped topping, and crowned with crushed vanilla wafers and banana slices—decadent, nostalgic, and absolutely unforgettable.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or stabilized whipped cream)
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- Whole vanilla wafers, for garnish
- Fresh banana slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a tall tube or bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine milk and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients and milk alternately to the batter, mixing well.
- Stir in mashed bananas until smooth.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare pudding by whisking pudding mix, milk, and sweetened condensed milk until thick. Fold in whipped cream.
- Once the cake is cool, frost with whipped topping and add a thick layer of banana pudding cream.
- Sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafers and top with whole wafers and banana slices.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before adding pudding and toppings to prevent melting.
- For best presentation, assemble shortly before serving to avoid banana browning.
- Use ripe bananas for optimal flavor and moisture.
- Chill the pudding layer slightly before applying for a firmer consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
