Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cake recipe. Layers of moist yellow cake, creamy cheesecake, and luscious banana pudding come together for a decadent treat that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layers:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Banana Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Whipped Topping and Assembly:
- 2 cups whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream
- 1–2 bananas (sliced)
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and lightly grease. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. Pour into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until center is just set. Cool completely, then refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Make the Cake Layers: Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions, adding vanilla extract. Divide batter evenly between two 9-inch round pans. Bake according to package directions. Let cool completely.
- Make the Banana Pudding Layer: In a bowl, whisk together banana pudding mix, milk, and heavy cream until thickened. Refrigerate until assembly.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the banana pudding on top. Gently place the cheesecake layer over the pudding. Spread the remaining banana pudding over the cheesecake. Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides with whipped topping. Garnish with sliced bananas and crushed vanilla wafers. Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, assemble the cake the day before and garnish with fresh bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
- You can use homemade banana pudding or whipped cream if preferred.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
