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5-Ingredient Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

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This 5-Ingredient Banana Pudding Cake combines the moistness of a yellow cake mix with the creamy banana flavor of instant pudding and ripe bananas. It’s an easy-to-make bundt cake that’s perfect as a simple dessert or snack, needing no frosting but open to a light drizzle of icing if desired. The cake is tender, flavorful, and quick to prepare, showcasing the natural sweetness of bananas with a moist, soft crumb.

Ingredients

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Banana Pudding Cake Ingredients

  • 2 medium bananas, extremely ripe, roughly mashed
  • 13.25 oz yellow cake mix (Betty Crocker Super Moist recommended)
  • 3.4 oz banana cream instant pudding powder (Jello brand)
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup olive oil (or canola/vegetable oil as a substitute)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), placing the oven rack in the lower-middle position. Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and banana cream instant pudding powder. Whisk together well to break up any lumps for a smooth batter.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the lightly beaten eggs, water, and olive oil to the dry mixture. Whisk gently just until all ingredients are incorporated; avoid over mixing to keep the cake tender.
  4. Fold in Bananas: Using a rubber spatula, fold in the mashed ripe bananas gently until just combined. Over mixing can affect the cake’s texture, so fold carefully.
  5. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, then lightly shake or tap the pan to even out the batter surface.
  6. Bake Cake: Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached. Do not over bake to maintain moistness.
  7. Cool and Remove Cake: Let the cake cool completely in the pan placed on a rack. Once cooled, run a very thin knife around the edges to loosen the cake and invert to remove it from the pan carefully.

Notes

  • This cake is delicious on its own and requires no frosting or icing, but a simple icing of 1 tbsp warm milk mixed with 1 cup powdered sugar can be drizzled over after baking if desired.
  • Olive oil can be substituted with canola or vegetable oil depending on preference.
  • Optional serving ideas include topping with sliced bananas, stabilized whipped cream, vanilla bean ice cream, or a 4-Ingredient Salted Caramel Sauce.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
  • Ensure the cake is completely cool before removing from the pan to prevent breakage.

Keywords: banana pudding cake, easy banana cake, 5-ingredient cake, banana dessert, bundt cake, quick banana cake, moist banana cake, American dessert

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