Description
Indulge in this decadent Banana Pudding Cookie Butter Cheesecake Cake, a luscious multi-layered dessert combining moist banana cake, creamy cookie butter cheesecake, and smooth banana pudding filling. Perfect for special occasions, this rich and flavorful cake is topped with fluffy whipped cream frosting and garnished with banana slices, vanilla wafers, and an optional cookie butter drizzle, delivering a delightful treat for banana and cheesecake lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Banana Cake:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cookie Butter Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cookie butter (such as Biscoff)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Banana Pudding Filling:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Banana slices
- Cookie butter drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, lightly greasing the sides. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and cookie butter together until smooth. Add sugar and mix until fully incorporated. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by stirring in the vanilla extract. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow the cheesecake layer to cool completely, then refrigerate to chill before assembly.
- Make the Banana Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, combine mashed bananas and buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract. Alternately add the flour mixture and banana-buttermilk mixture to the creamed ingredients, mixing just until combined. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cake layers completely.
- Make the Banana Pudding Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture thickens. In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture. Chill the banana pudding filling until ready to use.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one banana cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the banana pudding filling evenly over this layer. Carefully place the chilled cookie butter cheesecake layer on top of the pudding. Spread the remaining banana pudding filling over the cheesecake layer. Finally, top with the second banana cake layer.
- Make the Frosting: Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Frost the top and sides of the assembled cake. Garnish the cake with crushed vanilla wafers, banana slices, and drizzle with warmed cookie butter if desired. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to set and enhance flavors.
Notes
- This cake is rich and layered, making it ideal for special celebrations and gatherings.
- For easier assembly and best texture, prepare all layers a day in advance.
- Always keep the cake refrigerated and serve chilled.
- Be gentle when folding the whipped cream into the pudding to preserve its airy texture.
- Use ripe bananas for optimal flavor and moisture in the cake layers.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
