Ingredients for Better Than Sex Cake With Bananas
- 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2-3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 8 ounces thawed Cool Whip
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
- maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
- milk (as needed for cake mix, 1 cup for cream cheese filling)
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How to Make Better Than Sex Cake With Bananas
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch oblong baking pan.
- Prepare your favorite boxed cake mix according to package directions, substituting milk for water.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- While cake is cooling slightly, prepare the pineapple topping: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture slightly thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Gently poke holes all over the surface of the warm cake using a fork or toothpick.
- Slowly pour the hot pineapple mixture evenly over the cake.
- Let the cake stand for 15 minutes to absorb the pineapple glaze.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix, and 1 cup of milk until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pineapple-soaked cake.
- Arrange sliced bananas (about 2-3 ripe bananas) over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with 8 ounces of thawed Cool Whip.
- Sprinkle generously with toasted coconut flakes (about 1/2 cup) and chopped pecans (about 1/2 cup).
- Garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
232 g
Sugar
3363g
Fat
559g
Carbs
372g
