Description
A decadent dessert combining layers of banana cake, creamy cheesecake, and banana pudding filling, topped with caramel and Nilla wafers.
Ingredients
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- Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Banana Cake Layers:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Banana Pudding Filling:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
- 1½ cups cold milk
- 1½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- Toppings:
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Nilla wafers, for garnish
- Fresh banana slices, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Pour into one prepared pan.
- Make the banana cake layers: Mash bananas and mix with buttermilk. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and banana mixture. Divide batter between the second pan.
- Bake cheesecake for 30-35 minutes and cake layers for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare banana pudding filling: Whisk pudding mix with milk until thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
- Assemble the cake: Place one banana cake layer on a plate, spread with pudding filling, then top with cheesecake layer. Repeat with the second cake layer.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with Nilla wafers and banana slices.
Notes
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving for best texture.
- Use ripe bananas for maximum flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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