Description
Banana Wafer Cake is a sweet, no-bake dessert that combines the flavors of ripe bananas with creamy layers of vanilla pudding and crunchy wafer cookies. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and sure to be a hit with family and friends. Light yet indulgent, it’s the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and crunchy in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (about 12 oz) vanilla wafer cookies
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for added flavor)
- Fresh banana slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Pudding:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and granulated sugar. Follow the package instructions to thicken the pudding. Once thickened, stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon (if using). Set the pudding aside to cool.
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Whip the Cream:
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. This will be the light, fluffy layer in your cake.
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Assemble the Cake:
- In a large serving dish (like a 9×13-inch baking dish), start by placing a layer of vanilla wafer cookies on the bottom.
- Top the wafers with a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of the vanilla pudding mixture. Then, gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture and spread it over the pudding layer.
- Repeat the layers: add another layer of wafers, then banana slices, and finish with the pudding mixture and whipped cream.
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Chill and Serve:
- Once the cake is assembled, cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. This helps the flavors meld together and allows the wafers to soften slightly.
- Garnish with extra banana slices or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 days.
- Variation: You can add a layer of chocolate chips, toffee bits, or crushed nuts between the layers for extra texture and flavor.
- Tip: For a quicker version, you can use pre-made whipped topping instead of whipping the heavy cream yourself.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg