This Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cake is the ultimate Southern-inspired dessert—layered with creamy banana pudding, moist banana cake, and rich cheesecake, all topped with fluffy whipped cream, caramel drizzle, crushed cookies, and banana slices. It’s a showstopping centerpiece for any celebration and a true banana lover’s dream.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the Banana Cake Layers:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Banana Pudding Filling:
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream)
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream (for frosting and garnish)
- Caramel sauce
- Crushed vanilla wafers or cookies
- Banana slices
- Pecans (optional, for garnish)
