Southern Banana Pudding Cake

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing fat.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

vanilla pudding mix

🥗Healthier: homemade custard

💰Cheaper: cornstarch + sugar

Homemade custard is fresher and avoids additives.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free and lighter.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.

Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the vanilla pudding according to package instructions using milk.

Once the cake is cool, slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.

Spread a layer of vanilla pudding on the bottom layer of the cake.

Top with banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers.

Place the second layer of cake on top and repeat the pudding, banana, and wafer layers.

Finish with whipped cream on top and garnish with additional banana slices and wafers.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens