Description
A delightful dessert combining the lightness of strawberry shortcake with the creaminess of banana pudding, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole milk preferred)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (480ml) milk for pudding
- 1/3 cup (40g) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar for pudding
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for pudding
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 and 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed
- 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for macerating)
- 1 cup (240ml) cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch dish or two 9-inch round pans.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and gradually add the dry mixture alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and 2 cups of milk over medium heat until thickened.
- Temper the egg yolks by adding a little hot milk, then mix back into the saucepan.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.
- Fold in the banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers.
- Mix sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and let sit to release juices.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form, then refrigerate.
- Spread the banana pudding over the cooled cake, followed by the macerated strawberries and finish with whipped cream.
- Chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled. Can be customized with different fruits or flavored whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, strawberry, banana, pudding, shortcake, summer, party