Description
Banana Pudding Cake is a creamy, nostalgic dessert with layers of vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, and Cool Whip, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 34-oz box instant vanilla pudding plus ingredients called for on the box
- 1 11-oz box Nilla wafers
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 6 large ripe bananas, thinly sliced
- 8 oz Cool Whip, plus more for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the instant vanilla pudding according to package instructions using cold milk. Set aside.
- Arrange a layer of Nilla wafers at the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan, dipping each wafer in milk briefly before placing.
- Spread one-third of the pudding over the wafers, then layer sliced bananas on top.
- Spread one-third of the Cool Whip over the banana layer evenly.
- Repeat layering wafers, pudding, bananas, and Cool Whip two more times.
- Smooth the top layer with a spatula, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for about 4 hours until firm.
- Remove from freezer, release the springform pan, decorate with dollops of Cool Whip, additional Nilla wafers, and banana slices if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Dip Nilla wafers in milk before layering to soften and improve texture.
- Allow pudding to thicken fully before assembling to avoid runny layers.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Chill cake in freezer for at least 4 hours to help it set properly.
- Optional: Add vanilla extract or sprinkle cinnamon/nutmeg on banana layers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake assembly and chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Banana Pudding Cake, layered banana dessert, Nilla wafer cake, creamy banana cake, no-bake banana pudding