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Jul 26, 2013

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

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Have you tried Banana Pudding Poke Cake?
banana pudding poke cake

Oh my goodness, this recipe is ALL over the internet, and now that I've made it, I can certainly see why!
It was sweet, rich and cool, and we enjoyed it very much, especially my husband who
is really fond of banana pudding!
The recipe is simple and yet looks fancy when you're all done.

Banana Pudding Poke Cake
INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 2 boxes instant banana pudding (3.4 oz. size)
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 container cool whip (8 oz. size)
  • Vanilla wafers (1 to 2 cups)
  • Bananas (optional)

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Make and bake the cake according to the directions on the box.

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

After the cake has cooled, use a wooden spoon handle (or other similar size utensil), and poke holes all over the cake down to the bottom.

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Then mix the pudding powder with the milk, and pour over the cake, using a spoon to work it gently down into the holes.

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Chill in the fridge for at least a couple of hours.  Then spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer and chill again if desired (although I skipped this step).

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Crush your vanilla wafers in a ziploc bag. Now some people spread the crumbles all over the cake, but since I knew we wouldn't be eating the cake all at once, I didn't want the cookie crumbles to get soggy, so I only put them on as I served individual pieces, and I did the same with the banana slices so they wouldn't get all yucky and brown.

It's such a great dessert for summertime!

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Banana Pudding Poke Cake, Joyful Homemaking
4 from 1 vote

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

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Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 2 boxes instant banana pudding 3.4 oz. size
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 container cool whip 8 oz. size
  • Vanilla wafers 1 to 2 cups
  • Bananas optional

Instructions

  • Make and bake the cake according to the directions on the box.
  • After the cake has cooled, use a wooden spoon handle (or other similar size utensil), and poke holes all over the cake down to the bottom.
  • Then mix the pudding powder with the milk and pour over the cake, using a spoon to work it down into the holes.
  • Chill in the fridge for at least a couple of hours.
  • Then spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer and chill again if desired.
  • Crush your vanilla wafers in a ziploc bag.
  • Now some spread the crumbles all over the cake, but since I knew we wouldn't be eating the cake all at once, I didn't want the cookie crumbles to get soggy, so I only put them on as I served individual pieces, and I did the same with the banana slices.
Servings: 6 -8

If you like banana pudding, you might also enjoy this "Banananilla" Icecream Trifle that I made last summer!

https://joyfulhomemaking.com/2012/06/banana-vanilla-wafer-icecream-trifle.html

Banana & Vanilla Wafer Icecream Trifle

Hope you enjoy!

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Comments

  1. lisa says

    July 26, 2013 at 8:27 am

    I can see why everyone loves this because it looks SO good!

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    July 26, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    I may have to make this, you are invited to share this with Show Your Stuff:

    http://www.treasuresmadefromyarn.com/2013/07/show-your-stuff.html

    Reply
  3. April @ Angels Homestead says

    July 27, 2013 at 4:04 am

    Hi ๐Ÿ™‚ I'd love for you to come by and share this at my Saturday Spotlight Link Party. Hope to see you there!

    April

    Reply
  4. Lori Who Needs A Cape? says

    July 28, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    This looks so summery and yummy!!! Found on the Weekend Potluck ๐Ÿ™‚

    We're hosting our SUPER SUNDAY Link Party, we'd love to have you stop on over and share this with our readers!

    Lori
    Who Needs A Cape? (Not Your Average Super Moms!)

    Reply
  5. Diana Rambles says

    July 31, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Oh yummy!

    Reply
  6. Maria B says

    August 1, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    Banana pudding is always a family favorite. I would love for you to share this at the Krafty Inspiration Thursday Link Party over at Krafty Cards etc. http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/2013/08/krafty-inspiration-thursday-2.html
    Pinning this to my recipe board
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Maria

    Reply
  7. Ruthie says

    August 3, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Oh my goodness!! You're cake looks amazing.... Thanks so much for coming to share it at Super Saturday Show & Tell last week... You've been featured! http://cookingwithruthie.com/ Come grab a button and share again too ๐Ÿ™‚ xoxo~ Ruthie

    Reply
  8. Miz Helen says

    August 4, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    I love Banana Pudding and this dessert will just be fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  9. Joanne Viola says

    August 6, 2013 at 9:23 am

    This looks delicious & I had not seen it on the internet. I am so glad that you shared it as my family LOVES anything banana. I will surely be giving this a try soon. I visited from Titus 2 Tuesday:)
    Blessings,
    Joanne

    Reply
  10. Cynthia says

    September 15, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Thanks I try the cake it was all that you said it would be, Thanks from sharing it, But I did something different, I put dice banana on top of the pudding and then topped it off with the whipped cream, and like someone started before I didn't put the cookie on top until I served it, It was GREAT. Thanks

    Reply
  11. Maria B says

    September 29, 2013 at 11:46 am

    This yummy recipe has been featured at the Krafty Inspiration Recipe Round-up Celebration. Thanks so much for joining the party each week and making it so much fun!
    http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/2013/09/krafty-inspiration-recipe-round-up.html
    Maria

    Reply
  12. Bernadine Sequeira says

    October 14, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    The cake is scrumptious, a new favorite of mine to make, everyone loves it. Making one now! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  13. Terra says

    December 20, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    I fixed this for my family and they loved it ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  14. Adina says

    April 2, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    I followed your instructions but changed it to chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and chocolate graham cracker crumbs. Yum! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  15. manda says

    June 14, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    would have been nice to say cook pudding as directed with milk, instead of just prepare with milk. That was a waste.....

    Reply
    • Margo says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:16 pm

      The recipe calls for instant pudding which you don't need to cook. Sorry you had a problem.

      Reply
      • jamie says

        October 30, 2014 at 11:59 am

        would it be ok to substitute cook and serve pudding for instant??

        Reply
        • Margo says

          October 31, 2014 at 4:03 pm

          I think the taste would be the same, it just may be a bit thicker to try and push it down into the holes in the cake.

          Reply
  16. Tabitha says

    July 8, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I see bananas are optional.But if I want to put them on when should I ??? Do I put on top of pudding mix when I put in the frig ??

    Reply
  17. Curtis says

    July 9, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    My fist time hearing bout this dessert....i will try this it likes yummy

    Reply
  18. martha says

    July 27, 2014 at 10:22 am

    I made this only i used vanilla pudding because i don't like banana pudding. I put the bananas on top of the pudding. It was a big hit in my house.

    Reply
  19. Melissa says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I am making this for my dad for his birthday. he loves banana pudding and vanilla wafers. this will be such a special treat for him

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 11, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      4 stars
      I am making this now as I type this for my husband's Birthday. He loves Banana pudding and likes cake. He saw a Banana pudding cake on Facebook he wanted me to try to fix, but it was just way too soon for me to buy the ingredients to make such a complex cake, seeing as today is his Birthday. I came across this recipe and decided that I would make this instead. Crossing my fingers it comes out Okay.

      Reply
      • Margo says

        October 14, 2014 at 11:43 am

        I hope you all enjoyed it!

        Reply
  20. kathy Morris says

    January 15, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    4 stars
    Making this now for my 57th birthday tomorrow

    Reply
  21. Jenny @ Women With Intention says

    January 21, 2015 at 10:45 am

    This looks delicious! ๐Ÿ™‚ Please come share at my link up party today! http://womenwithintention.com/women-intention-wednesdays-3/
    I'll be back to read more of your awesomeness!
    Jenny
    http://womenwithintention.com/women-intention-wednesdays-3/

    Reply
  22. Jordan says

    March 30, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    I just made this!! I'm on the step where the cake is in the fridge, ready for the cool whip layer on top. I am going to use whipped cream. Several people mentioned that they left the fresh bananas off until serving for fear of them turning brown. What if you sliced the bananas and layered them in between the pudding and the whipped cream/topping? Wouldn't that be similar to layering them in a banana cream pie? I think I will try that, I want the fresh banana!!

    Reply
    • Margo says

      March 31, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      I think it would be fine to layer the bananas; that's how my mom used to make her banana pudding! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  23. Rachel Page says

    May 31, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    This was very good. I made this cake Friday and there's only about three slices left.

    Reply

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