Banana Pudding Cake Layers (Print Version)
Moist banana cake layered with vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and optional bananas for rich, nostalgic flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Layer
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260 g all-purpose flour
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5 g baking powder
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2 g baking soda
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2 g salt
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100 g granulated sugar
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100 g light brown sugar
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120 ml vegetable oil or melted butter
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2 large eggs
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250 g mashed ripe bananas (approximately 2–3 medium bananas)
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120 ml whole milk
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5 ml vanilla extract
→ Pudding Layer
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1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
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480 ml cold whole milk
→ Cream Layer
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225 g cream cheese, softened
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60 g powdered sugar
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5 ml vanilla extract
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240 ml whipped topping or whipped cream
→ Optional Topping
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Sliced bananas
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Crushed vanilla cookies
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Ground cinnamon or nutmeg
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 33 x 23 cm baking dish thoroughly.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
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In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil or melted butter, eggs, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully blended and smooth.
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Pour wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
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Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely in the dish.
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In a bowl, whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Refrigerate for approximately 5 minutes to set.
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In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped topping gently to maintain volume.
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Once cake is cool, use a fork to poke holes evenly across the cake surface. Spread the chilled vanilla pudding evenly over the cake base. Arrange a layer of fresh banana slices atop the pudding. Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture over the bananas.
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If desired, spread additional whipped topping, garnish with sliced bananas, sprinkle with crushed vanilla cookies, and dust with cinnamon or nutmeg. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours to allow layers to set.
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Slice chilled cake into portions and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For a more pronounced banana flavour, use very ripe bananas with deep brown speckling.
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Ensure the cake is completely cooled before assembly to prevent the cream and pudding layers from melting.