Strawberry Banana Dessert

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Strawberry Banana Dessert

This Strawberry Banana Cake Dessert is the ultimate easy layered dessert that brings nostalgia and fruity freshness to every bite. Whether you're feeding a crowd or treating yourself to a sweet slice of summer, this chilled treat is guaranteed to be a hit.

Prep Time15

Active Time30

Chill Time2

Total Time2 45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 13 x 9, Bananas, cake mix, comfort food, fresh strawberries, make ahead, pudding, summertime favorite

Yield:

Calories: 129kcal

Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

13.25 oz. box strawberry cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water per box instructions)
2 3.4 oz. boxes instant banana pudding
4 cups milk, cold
8 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed
OPTIONAL GARNISH: fresh quartered strawberries, fresh sliced bananas, crushed vanilla cookies.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 13 x 9" baking dish.
Make cake batter per directions on box (eggs, water, and oil). Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake, setting timer per instructions for a 13 x 9" dish.
Cool cake on a wired rack. Poke holes all over cake with wooden spoon or large straw. When cake is room temperature, make pudding.
In medium bowl, mix dry pudding mix and milk per instant pudding instructions on boxes. Once mixed, quickly pour evenly over holes in cake. Spread evenly, then refrigerate until set (approx. 20 min.).
Dollop frozen whipped topping over cake, then gently spread to evenly cover top. Best if refrigerated over night, but at least 4 hours for flavors to blend.
Optional Garnish: quartered strawberries, and/or crushed vanilla cookies, also sliced banana right before serving. Keep refrigerated. Enjoy!

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