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Banana Pudding Pound Cake

A delightful dessert combining rich pound cake with sweet bananas, topped with creamy vanilla and crunchy vanilla wafers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed Ensure bananas are fully ripe for best flavor.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup creamy vanilla topping (like whipped topping)
  • 1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed Can substitute with crushed graham crackers.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture, alternating with the sour cream.
  5. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, top with creamy vanilla topping and sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafers before serving.

Notes

To keep the cake fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep it longer, refrigerate it for up to a week. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving. Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the cake tender. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor.