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Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 servings

Description

Looking for the ultimate dessert that checks every box? This Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake is a dream come true! It’s a delightful fusion of two iconic desserts—classic tres leches cake and nostalgic banana pudding. Light sponge cake soaks up a luscious three-milk mixture, then gets layered with creamy banana pudding, fresh bananas, whipped cream, and cookie crumbles. Perfect for those who love easy recipes, quick dessert ideas, or indulgent yet refreshing treats for breakfast ideas, dinner parties, or snack cravings. Whether you’re planning a weekend potluck or need a birthday showstopper, this cake is a creamy, dreamy crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (for the cake)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup whole milk (for soaking)
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk (for pudding)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Separate the eggs. Beat yolks with sugar until thick and pale. Add vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold egg whites into yolk mixture. Sift in flour and baking powder. Fold gently.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool slightly.
  6. Poke holes all over the cake. Whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Pour slowly over the cake. Chill for 1 hour.
  7. Prepare pudding mix with cold milk. Let set for 5 minutes. Spread over chilled cake.
  8. Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over pudding.
  9. Top with banana slices and crushed cookies.
  10. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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