Southern Banana Pudding Cake (Party Classic!)

1️⃣ Bake the cake

Prepare and bake the cake in a rectangular dish (9×13 / 23×33 cm) according to the package directions.
Let cool 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Poke the cake

Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake.

3️⃣ Make the pudding

Whisk banana pudding with cold milk until smooth and slightly thick (about 2 minutes).

4️⃣ Fill the cake

Pour the pudding evenly over the cake, making sure it sinks into the holes.

5️⃣ Chill

Refrigerate at least 1 hour so the pudding sets.

6️⃣ Frost

Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake.

7️⃣ Final chill

Chill another 1–2 hours before slicing.

Southern Tips

Best served cold

Even better the next day

For extra nostalgia: sprinkle vanilla wafers on top

Add sliced bananas just before serving (so they don’t brown)

Why everyone loves it

Ultra-moist

Creamy but light

No fancy baking skills

Perfect for parties, potlucks, and family dinners

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