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Banana Pudding Poke Cake: A Delightful Dessert Recipe

A delightful dessert recipe for Banana Pudding Poke Cake that combines the flavors of banana and vanilla in a moist cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 8-ounce container whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the whole milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Pour the pudding over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
  7. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  8. Once chilled, spread the whipped topping over the cake. Decorate with sliced bananas and crushed vanilla wafers on top.
  9. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in a teaspoon of banana extract into the cake batter.
  • You can substitute the vanilla pudding with banana pudding for a stronger banana flavor.

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