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 Banana Dream Cake

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Dive into the creamy, dreamy world of our No-Bake Banana Dream Cake. A simple yet decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion! 🍌🍰

 

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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6.8 ounce (2 3.4-ounce) boxes instant banana cream pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
16 ounce (2 8-ounce) containers whipped topping
3 sleeves graham crackers
Fresh banana slices for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the banana cream pudding mix and milk until it starts to thicken, about 1 minute. Fold in one container of whipped topping. Set aside.
Place 1/4th of the graham crackers into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. You may need to break some of the graham crackers to fit.
Add ⅓ of the pudding mixture on top and smooth it out. Repeat 2 more times with layers of graham crackers and pudding mixture.
Add the last of the graham crackers on top, smooth out the remaining container of whipped topping so none of the graham crackers are exposed.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
Garnish with crushed leftover graham crackers and fresh banana slices if desired, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Banana Quality: The riper the bananas, the better. Look for bananas with lots of brown spots; they’re sweeter and mash easily, infusing your cake with a rich, natural banana flavor.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature. This small step makes a big difference in achieving a smooth, well-emulsified batter.
  • Don’t Overmix: Once you start adding the flour, mix just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake because it develops the gluten too much.
  • Walnut Wonders: Toasting the walnuts before adding them to the batter enhances their flavor and adds an extra crunch. Simply spread them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
  • Cake Testing: Check the cake a few minutes before the timer goes off. Ovens vary, and you don’t want to overbake it. The cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cooling: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes. Then, if you’re planning to remove it from the pan, run a knife around the edges before turning it out.

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