Description

Banana Pudding Poke Cake is a moist, tender yellow cake infused with creamy banana pudding using the poke method for maximum flavor and texture. Layered with whipped topping and optional fresh bananas and vanilla wafers, this easy dessert is perfect for celebrations and family gatherings.

Ingredients

Yellow cake mix (or homemade yellow cake batter)
Eggs
Oil
Water
Instant banana pudding mix
Milk
Cool Whip or whipped topping
Fresh bananas (optional)
Vanilla wafer cookies (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Bake the Cake: Prepare cake batter per package or recipe instructions. Pour into greased 9×13-inch pan and bake as directed. Cool slightly.
Poke Holes: Using a wooden spoon handle or skewer, poke holes evenly all over the cake.
Prepare Pudding: Whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Pour Pudding: Pour pudding evenly over the cake, filling the holes.
Chill: Refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow pudding to soak in.
Top with Whipped Topping: Spread Cool Whip evenly over chilled cake.
Garnish and Serve: Add banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers on top, if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

For extra texture, layer banana slices inside the cake before pudding.Use gluten-free cake mix and cookies to make gluten-free.Substitute whipped cream for Cool Whip if preferred.