Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake
This Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake blends the creamy sweetness of banana pudding with the rich, milky texture of tres leches. A soul food twist on a classic dessert, perfect for any celebration!
Servings: 12
Calories: 561kcal
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch rectangle baking dish
- 1 stand mixer or hand mixer
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 skewer or fork
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 15.25 ounces box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs (or as directed on the box)
- 1 cup water (or as directed on the box)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or as directed on the box)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Tres Leche Mixture:
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon banana extract or vanilla extract (optional)
- For the Topping & Filling:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 15-20 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed and divided
- Extra banana slices and whole wafers, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Prepare the 15.25 ounces of cake mix according to box instructions, adding 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Bake 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 14 ounces condensed milk, 12 ounces evaporated milk, 1 cup whole milk or cream, and 1 teaspoon banana extract (if using).
- Use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cake. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 ½ cups heavy cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Layer 3-4 ripe banana slices and half the crushed vanilla wafers on top of the soaked cake. Spread whipped cream over the bananas.
- Sprinkle the top of the cake with the remaining vanilla wafers and garnish with more bananas if desired. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Make it from scratch: Swap in your favorite scratch-made vanilla or butter cake.
- No banana extract? Vanilla works just fine.
- Banana browning tip: If serving later, wait to slice and layer the bananas until just before you add the whipped cream.
- Make ahead: This cake can be fully assembled (except bananas) up to 1 day ahead.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 1mg
