Banana Pudding Sheet Cake
A crowd-pleasing twist on classic banana pudding, baked into a soft sheet cake layered with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and creamy pudding topping. Perfect for gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers about 1 sleeve
Pudding Layer
- 2 3.4 oz boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
Whipped Topping
- 1 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers for garnish
- Banana slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare yellow cake mix according to package directions. Stir in 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spread over cooled cake.
- Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the pudding layer.
- Spread whipped topping over the bananas. Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers and extra banana slices, if desired.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.