Description
This Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic comfort of banana pudding and layers of soft yellow cake. It’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert with luscious, velvety texture and customizable layers perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 3 ripe but firm bananas, peeled and sliced
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 package vanilla pudding mix (instant or homemade equivalent)
- 2 cups whipped topping (divided)
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layers: Mix the yellow cake mix with eggs, milk, and melted butter according to package instructions. Pour batter evenly into two greased round cake pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before assembling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Gradually whisk in vanilla pudding mix until well combined. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping to keep the filling light and airy.
- Slice the Bananas: Peel and thinly slice the ripe but firm bananas just before assembly to prevent browning.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cheesecake filling on top, then add a layer of sliced bananas. Add a dollop of whipped topping. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the filling and banana layers. Finish by coating the entire cake smoothly with the remaining whipped topping.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and filling to set. Garnish as desired and slice to serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients like cream cheese and eggs for a smoother filling.
- Fold whipped topping gently to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Slice bananas right before layering to avoid browning.
- Chill thoroughly to set layers and enhance flavors.
- Fresh whipped cream can be used instead of store-bought topping for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: banana pudding, cheesecake, layered cake, dessert, banana dessert, creamy cake, pudding cake