Description
If you love classic Southern banana pudding, you’ll absolutely adore this No-Bake Banana Pudding Cake. This creamy layered dessert transforms the traditional pudding into a beautiful cake-like treat by stacking vanilla wafers, silky vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped topping. As it chills, the cookies soften into tender cake-like layers, creating a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that’s rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
🍮 For the Filling
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
🍌 For the Layers
- 2 boxes (11 ounces each) vanilla wafers
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
🍦 For the Topping
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Banana slices
- Whole vanilla wafers
- Crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pudding
Whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thick.
Let it stand for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Cream Filling
Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Add:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
Mix until creamy.
Fold in the prepared pudding and whipped topping until smooth.
Step 3: Build the First Layer
Arrange vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9×13-inch glass dish.
Top with sliced bananas.
Spread one-third of the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas.
Step 4: Repeat the Layers
Repeat with:
- Vanilla wafers
- Banana slices
- Pudding mixture
Continue until all ingredients are used, finishing with the pudding layer.
Step 5: Add the Topping
Spread whipped topping over the entire dessert.
Decorate with banana slices and vanilla wafers.
Step 6: Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 7: Slice
Cut into squares using a sharp knife.
Step 8: Serve
Serve well chilled and garnish with crushed vanilla wafers just before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas.
- Chill overnight for the best texture.
- Add the banana garnish just before serving.
- Full-fat cream cheese creates the creamiest filling.
- Keep refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chilling Time: 6 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Protein: 6g