Delicious Maui Banana Cream Tube Cake

Indulge in the tropical flavors of Maui with this delightful banana cream tube cake. Made with ripe bananas, creamy filling, and a moist cake, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends. Perfect for any occasion or just a sweet treat to enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 box of yellow cake mix
• 1 cup of water
• 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 package of instant banana cream pudding mix
• 2 cups of milk
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of shredded coconut (optional)
• 1/2 cup of chopped macadamia nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a tube cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the banana cream pudding mix and milk until thickened. Set aside.
6. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
7. Fold the whipped cream into the banana pudding mixture until well combined.
8. Once the cake has cooled, slice it horizontally into three layers.
9. Spread the banana cream mixture between the layers and on top of the cake.
10. Optional: Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts on top for extra flavor and texture.
11. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. Enjoy your Maui Banana Cream Tube Cake!

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