Delicious Banana Pudding Poke Cake

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Delicious Banana Pudding Poke Cake
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 07, 2024

Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of this delicious banana pudding poke cake. This moist and fluffy cake is infused with banana cream pudding and topped with a rich vanilla whipped cream frosting. It's the perfect dessert for banana lovers and is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy a slice of this delectable treat today!

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 box instant banana cream pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the instructions on the box.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for the recommended time, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
  6. In a mixing bowl, prepare the instant banana cream pudding mix with cold milk according to the package instructions.
  7. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
  8. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the pudding to set.
  9. In another mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  10. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
  11. Spread the whipped cream frosting over the chilled cake, covering it completely.
  12. Garnish with slices of fresh banana and crushed vanilla wafers.
  13. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set.
  14. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy this scrumptious banana pudding poke cake!

Interesting Facts

  • The yellow cake mix can be substituted with homemade banana cake batter.
  • You can use a mix of ripe and slightly green bananas for a balance of sweetness and tartness.
  • Poke cakes gained popularity in the 1970s and have been a beloved dessert ever since.
  • This cake can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight for even more flavor.