Description
A dense, buttery pound cake infused with the nostalgic flavors of southern banana pudding and crunchy vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a 10-inch Bundt pan with non-stick spray or butter and flour.
Step 2: Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer on medium-high for 5 minutes until very light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each to ensure the batter remains smooth.
Step 4: Mix in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and the dry instant pudding mix until fully incorporated.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6: Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined.
Step 7: Fold in the crushed vanilla wafers by hand using a silicone spatula.
Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Always use instant pudding for the best moisture retention. Over-ripe bananas provide the deepest flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
