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Banana Pudding Layer Cake

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Banana Pudding Layer Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines moist cake layers with creamy banana filling and rich caramel. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake features layers of luscious pudding and toasted coconut for an impressive presentation. With simple steps and readily available ingredients, even novice bakers can create a stunning centerpiece that will wow your guests.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 30.5 ounces French Vanilla cake mix (two boxes)
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 cups toasted coconut (reserve a bit for topping)
  • 16 ounces caramel sauce
  • 5 ounces Nilla wafer cookies
  • 3.4 ounces Instant Banana Pudding
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
  • 3 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 57 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare three round cake pans with baking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine French Vanilla cake mix, eggs, water, and oil; blend with an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter evenly among the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. Level the tops of each cake layer for easy stacking.
  5. Assemble by layering cakes with caramel sauce, Nilla wafers, banana pudding mixture, and frosting.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 37g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 57g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
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