Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 pkg

yellow cake mix

1.5 cup

ripe bananas

mashed

0.5 cup

walnuts

chopped

2 pkg

Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding

2 cup

cold milk

0.25 cup

water

1 tbsp

icing sugar

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2
~6 min

Prepare cake batter according to package directions.

Step 3
~6 min

Stir in 1/2 cup of mashed bananas and chopped walnuts into the batter.

Step 4
~6 min

Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~6 min

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~6 min

In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mixes, cold milk, and water for 2 minutes.

Step 7
~6 min

Stir in the remaining mashed bananas.

Step 8
~6 min

Pour the pudding mixture over the batter in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~6 min

Place the baking dish on a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~6 min

Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 11
~6 min

Let the cake cool for 20 minutes.

Step 12
~6 min

Sprinkle with icing sugar.

Step 13
~6 min

Serve warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.

Let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Top with whipped cream for extra decadence.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Garnish with sliced bananas and chopped walnuts.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Holiday
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100