Decadent Banana Cream Cake with a Cinnamon Twist

Ingredients

• Cake:
• A single package of vanilla cake mix weighing 18.25 ounces
• One cup of water
• Three eggs
• One-third cup of oil
• Three overly ripe bananas, mashed
• Two teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• One teaspoon of baking soda
• Frosting:
• A cup of milk
• A packet of instant banana cream pudding mix measuring 3.5 ounces
• A container of low-fat frozen whipped topping, 8 ounces in size, like Cool Whip® Lite, thawed

Step 1

To kick things off, warm up the oven to a cozy 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and give some love to a 13x9-inch baking dish with a touch of grease.

Step 2

Next up in our culinary dance, let's whisk together the cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a bowl using the magical power of an electric mixer until the batter becomes a symphony of smoothness, taking about 2 minutes for the perfect blend. In a separate bowl, mix up a delightful concoction of bananas, cinnamon, and baking soda, then gently fold this into the batter. Pour this enchanting mixture into the awaiting baking dish.

Step 3

Slide the dish into the preheated oven and let it bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake's center emerges clean and content, which should take around 35 to 40 minutes. Once ready, let the cake cool down completely.

Step 4

For the grand finale, whisk together milk and pudding mix until they become a harmonious duo, then gently incorporate the whipped topping until the frosting reaches a smooth and velvety texture. Spread this luscious frosting onto the now-chilled cake and behold your masterpiece come to life!