Quick Description
This Banana Pudding Cake is ultra-moist, soft, and packed with rich banana flavor. Made with cake mix, real mashed bananas, and banana pudding mix, it has a creamy texture and bakery-style taste that melts in your mouth. Perfect for dessert, gatherings, or anytime banana lovers are craving something special.
Servings & Timing
Serves: 12 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: ~50 minutes
Ingredients List
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 tablespoons banana extract
- 1 box (3.4 oz) banana pudding mix (instant)
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1½ cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking pan. -
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, banana extract, and mashed banana until smooth. -
Add Dry Ingredients
Add the cake mix and banana pudding mix to the bowl. -
Combine
Mix until fully smooth and lump-free (about 1–2 minutes). -
Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. -
Cool & Serve
Let cool 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition (per slice – approx.)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 28g
Benefits
- Super moist texture
- Strong banana flavor
- Easy one-bowl recipe
- Great for parties
- Kid-friendly
Additional Notes
- Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep it soft.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Dietary Info
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free cake mix
- Dairy-Free Option: Use plant milk
Brief Introduction
This cake tastes like classic banana pudding in soft cake form. It’s simple to make, incredibly fluffy, and full of comforting banana sweetness.
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
- Mix wet ingredients
- Add cake mix and pudding
- Bake until golden
- Cool and slice
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
- Banana pudding mix: Vanilla can substitute if unavailable
- Milk: Any type works
- Vegetable oil: Can use melted butter
- Banana extract: Optional but boosts flavor
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
Variations
- Add vanilla wafers on top
- Add chocolate chips
- Add whipped cream frosting
- Make cupcakes
Serve With
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle
- Fresh bananas
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerate: up to 4 days
- Freeze: up to 2 months
- Reheat: microwave slices lightly
FAQs
Can I use more bananas?
Yes, up to 2 bananas for stronger flavor.
Can I frost this cake?
Yes, cream cheese or whipped frosting works great.
Is instant pudding required?
Yes, for proper texture.
Optional Personal Story
I made this once for a family gathering and it disappeared in minutes. Everyone thought it was homemade from scratch.
