Best 6 Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a classic Southern dessert with our comprehensive guide to Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Cake. This delectable treat combines layers of moist banana cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh ripe bananas, topped with a fluffy whipped cream frosting. Discover the secrets to perfecting this timeless recipe, including tips for achieving the perfect cake texture, a rich and luscious pudding filling, and a light and airy frosting. Explore variations of this beloved dessert, such as a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, a chocolate banana pudding cake for chocolate lovers, and a mini version for individual servings. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this classic dessert, perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA PUDDING



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"Peanuts add a pleasant crunch to this pudding," promises field editor Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir a small amount into eggs; return to pan and mix well. cook and stir over medium heat for 2-4 minutes. Remove from the heat; add butter, vanilla, bananas and peanuts. Pour into dishes. Chill.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA PUDDING



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Think the store-bought stuff stands a chance against homemade banana pudding? One bite and you'll be singing a different tune.

Provided by Rebecca Lang

Time 40m

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups whole milk
4 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/3 cups vanilla wafers
4 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2" slices
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together sugar mixture, milk, and 4 egg yolks in a medium-size heavy saucepan until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Layer half of vanilla wafers in an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with half of banana slices and half of pudding. Repeat procedure with remaining wafers, banana slices, and pudding.
  • Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 3 Tbsp. sugar, beating until sugar dissolves and stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Spread meringue over pudding, sealing to edge of dish.
  • Bake at 375°F for 7 to 9 minutes or until golden. Let cool 30 minutes, and serve warm; or chill an additional hour, and serve cold.

OLD FASHIONED BANANA PUDDING CAKE



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Takes about an hour fifteen minutes from start too finish. But definitely worth the time. I use this cake recipe for very special family events. It seems like a lot of work but it is easy and the presentation is great. My friends just rave about the presentation and the taste reminds you of grandma's banana pudding at Sunday...

Provided by Barbara Mayo

Categories     Puddings

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 28

CAKE
6 large egg yolks save whites for icing
1 c whole milk
2 tsp good vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
3 c sifted cake flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
12 Tbsp unsalted butter , cut into 12 pieces room temperature
CUSTARD
1 1/2 c sugar
1/4 c plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/2 c scalded heavy cream
1 1/2 c scalded 1/2 & 1/2
1 vanilla bean split and seeds removed
4 large egg yolks keep whites for icing
BANANA LIQUEUR SIMPLE SYRUP
1½ c banana liquer
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c water
BANANA LAYER
6 large ripe bananas sliced 1/2 inc thick
1/4 c banana liquer
MERINGUE ICING
12 large room temp. egg whites
1/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp corn starch

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover 2 9inch round cake pans with cake release and set aside.
  • 2. Using medium bowl, mix egg yolks and 1/4cup milk.In large bowl, with mixer add the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder and salt) and mix on low until blended. Add egg yolk milk mixture and continue on low speed until the dry ingredients are moist. Add butter and ¾ cup of milk bring mixer speed to medium and beat for about 2 -3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • 3. Divide batter in half and pour into each cake pan. The pan should be half full. Drop each cake pan gently on top of stove to settle batter. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and the cake springs back when pressed lightly in center.
  • 4. Start custard while cake is baking. Scald heavy cream and half and half with vanilla bean and seeds mix well when done remove bean. Combine sugar and flour mixture in large bowl over double boiler over boiling water; add vanilla bean crame mixture and whisk to incorporate. Cook stirring constantly until mixture starts to thicken. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Add egg yolks and cook 2-4 more minutes stirring constantly then remove from heat place plastic wrap over bowl and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until custsard is cool and solid. I make my costard the night before.
  • 5. Place Banana liquer simple syrup ingredents in small saucepan on medium high heat. When mixture comes to boil turn heat to low and let syrup reduce down to 1/2. Set aside to cool. Use to brush each cake layer before stacking cake. You may have some syrup left over. (I use it to make a banana milkshake with 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream)
  • 6. Slice bananas and place in bowl add banana liquer and toss set aside
  • 7. When cakes are done place on a wire rack to cool, for 10 minutes. Then invert the cakes onto a rack. Reinvert cakes so that tops are right side up. Cool completely before assembly about 15 minutes. Slice each cake in half using serrated knife all the way thru the center to make 4 layers of cake. Baste each cake layer with banana liqueur simple syrup.
  • 8. To assemble cake, place 1 cake layer on cake board. Use 2/3of pudding to top first layer. Then cover with banana slices. Add second layer and top with pudding and bananas continue until you end with last cake layer on top. Place cake in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  • 9. Place egg whites in clean bowl of mixer and begin to beat. As soft peaks form add cornstarch followed by sugar one tablespoon at a time until incorporated and egg whites are at stiff peak stage.
  • 10. Place cake on cake pedestal and you are ready to ice. Ice cake with meringue and you are ready to torch. I use a propane torch to cook my meringue. Start torch and begin slowly to cook meringue till totally golden brown. Wow what a feeling torching a cake!

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Walnut halves, for decorating (optional)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
  • Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
  • Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined. Don't whip! Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

GRANDMA'S BANANA PUDDING



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My grandma ran a country club and a restaurant in her day. She can make amazing food, but sometimes it's hard to get a recipe from her because she doesn't measure anything and makes everything from memory. While letting her talk it out, I was able to get this banana pudding and a few other recipes written down. Enjoy!

Provided by tigrbtrfly

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, divided
1 cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
4 bananas, sliced, or more to taste
4 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
5 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Line the bottom of a baking dish with some wafers. Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat yolks in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla extract, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add butter; continue stirring until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Layer a portion of banana slices over the wafers and cover with pudding. Repeat layers with remaining bananas, wafers, and pudding.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, gradually adding cream of tartar, until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla extract. Spoon meringue over the pudding.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meringue browns, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.5 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 341.7 mg, Sugar 43.1 g

OLD FASHIONED BANANA PUDDING



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Banana Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 -4 ripe bananas, sliced
vanilla wafer

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and eggs together.
  • Add salt, cornstarch, and milk.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; cook until thickened.
  • Remove from heat; add vanilla and mix well.
  • In serving bowl, layer the wafers, bananas, and the pudding.

Tips:

  • To make sure your cake is moist and fluffy, use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don't overbake, or the cake will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help the pudding set and prevent it from becoming runny.
  • Serve the cake with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

This old-fashioned banana pudding cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake, creamy pudding filling, and sweet banana flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this banana pudding cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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