Description
This moist and flavorful Banana Pudding Cake combines the rich taste of ripe bananas with the unique texture and sweetness of banana cream pudding and yellow cake mix. Baked into a beautiful bundt pan, this easy-to-make dessert offers a delicious twist on traditional banana pudding, perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat at home.
Ingredients
Banana Pudding Cake Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas (extremely ripe, roughly mashed)
- 13.25 oz yellow cake mix (Betty Crocker Super Moist)
- 3.4 oz banana cream instant pudding powder (Jello brand)
- 4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C), placing the oven rack in the lower-middle position. Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly and set it aside to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cake mix and banana cream instant pudding powder to break up any lumps and mix evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Bananas: Add the lightly beaten eggs, water, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Whisk the mixture gently just until everything is incorporated. Then, using a rubber spatula, fold in the roughly mashed ripe bananas carefully to avoid over-mixing, which can affect the cake's texture.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Lightly shake the pan to distribute the batter evenly and remove any air bubbles.
- Bake the Cake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Avoid over-baking to keep the cake moist.
- Cool and Remove from Pan: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack. Once cool, gently run a very thin knife along the edges of the pan to loosen the cake, if necessary. Invert the bundt pan carefully onto a serving plate to remove the cake.
Notes
- Extremely ripe bananas are key to maximizing banana flavor and sweetness.
- Do not over-mix the batter once bananas are added to maintain tender crumb.
- Be careful not to over-bake; cake should remain moist and soft.
- Using a bundt pan gives an attractive shape, but other cake pans can also be used—adjust baking time as needed.
- This cake is delicious served plain or topped with whipped cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
