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Banana Pudding Cake

Banana Pudding Cake

This Banana Pudding Cake features layers of banana cake, creamy custard, crunchy vanilla wafers, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine soul food, south, Southern
Servings 22 servings
Calories 333 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 inch round cake pans
  • Stand Mixer
  • Offset Spatulas

Ingredients
  

Homemade Banana Pudding

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks room temperature
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon banana extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Banana Cake

  • cup vegetable oil
  • cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 ¾ cups all purpose flour sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
  • cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon banana extract

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar optional, for stabilizing the whipped cream

Assembly

  • Nilla wafers
  • 2 large bananas sliced ¼ inch thick

Instructions
 

Homemade Banana Pudding

  • Add the milk and cream to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until well blended.
  • Spoon a little of the hot milk over the egg mixture and whisk well. Repeat with another few spoonfuls of the hot milk, to temper the eggs.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and continue to cook over medium low heat for about 10 minutes or until it thickens.
  • Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, banana extract, and salt.
  • Pour pudding through a sieve or fine mesh strainer into a container, to remove any lumps.
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper directly on top to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Banana Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Liberally spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with non-stick baking spray.
  • In your mixer bowl, add oil and butter and beat for 2 minutes on high speed. Slowly add in sugar and beat for an additional 4-5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, combining well after each addition and scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Turn your mixer down to its lowest speed, and slowly add flour in two increments then add baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Lastly, add sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, and banana extract, then mix until just combined.
  • Evenly pour cake batter into prepared baking pans and place in the oven to bake for 15-25 minutes.
  • Remove cakes from the oven and rest in pans for 10-15 minutes. Invert cakes and allow them to cool to room temperature.

Whipped Cream

  • Whip cream, sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar until stiff peaks.
  • Chill until ready to use.

Assembly

  • Place one layer of cake on a cake stand or serving plate. Spoon ½ of the banana pudding onto the cake.
  • Sprinkle crushed Nilla wafers on top.
  • Place the next layer of cake on top, then repeat the previous step.
  • Add the last layer of cake on top, then frost the cake with the premade whipped cream.
  • Decorate the top of the cake with Nilla wafers and slices of banana if desired.

Notes

Refrigerate this cake for a couple of hours before serving to allow flavors to come together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 658IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
Keyword banana, Banana Pudding Cake, cake, dessert, Homemade, Southern dessert
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