This banana pudding poke cake is layers of fluffy cake, creamy pudding, fresh bananas and whipped topping, all finished off with vanilla wafers. A quick and easy dessert that will be the first to disappear at any party!
Banana pudding is a classic dessert, who doesn’t love all those layers and textures? This recipe takes the classic pudding and turns it into a moist and delicious cake.
To make this recipe you’ll need some basic ingredients: cake mix, pudding mix, bananas, whipped topping and vanilla wafers. I use a yellow cake mix, but a white or vanilla cake would also be great here.
Easy Banana Pudding Poke Cake
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- cooking spray
- Eggs, oil and water per cake mix package directions
- 2 3.4-ounce boxes of instant banana pudding mix
- 4 cups of milk
- 3 large or 4 small bananas
- 1 tub whipped topping
- 1 box vanilla wafers
The first step in the process is to bake your cake according to package directions. While the cake is in the oven, prepare your pudding. I use banana pudding to really amp up the flavor, but vanilla pudding is also a great choice.
After the cake comes out of the oven, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all throughout the cake.
The pudding gets spread evenly over the cake, be sure to push the pudding into all of those holes!
The next layer in this awesome treat is the bananas. It takes 3-4 bananas to cover the entirety of the cake.
After the banana slices are on the cake, it’s time for the whipped topping. You can use freshly whipped cream here if you prefer, but whipped topping is so convenient and always produces a great end result.
The final layer in this cake are the vanilla wafers, because no banana pudding dessert would be complete them!
The end result is a cake that’s moist and filled with flavor. It truly tastes like banana pudding with the benefit of cake added to the mix.
This cake is best served soon after it’s made. If you prefer to prepare the cake and serve it later, you may want to add the vanilla wafers right before serving as they will soften as they sit on the cake.
This banana pudding poke cake is perfect for a potluck or as a sweet finish to a family dinner; it’s sure to be a hit with any crowd!
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- cooking spray
- Eggs, oil and water per cake mix package directions
- 2 3.4-ounce boxes of instant banana pudding mix
- 4 cups of milk
- 3 large or 4 small bananas
- 1 tub whipped topping
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray. Prepare yellow cake mix and bake according to package directions.
- While the cake is in the oven, prepare the pudding. Pour the milk into a large bowl and add the packages of pudding. Whisk until thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
- Pour the pudding over the cake. Use a spatula to spread the pudding evenly on the cake; be sure to push the pudding into the holes.
- Peel the bananas and cut them into ½ inch slices. Place the banana slices ovver the pudding layer.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the banana layer.
- Cover the top of the cake with whole cookies.
- Cut into squares and serve.
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