Ultimate Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Step 1

Gather all of the ingredients.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 3

Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box and pour it into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Step 4

Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Step 5

Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 6

Using the end of a wooden spoon poke holes all over your cake.  You want to make the holes fairly large so the filling can get down into them.

Step 7

Next, prepare the filling.

Step 8

In a mixing bowl whip together the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk.

Step 9

In another bowl prepare the banana pudding by mixing it with the 2 cups of milk.

Step 10

Fold one container of whipped topping into the banana pudding mixture.

Step 11

Combine the cream cheese mixture with the pudding mixture.

Step 12

Spoon the banana pudding mix on top of the cake making sure it gets down into the holes.

Step 13

Cover the top with a layer of whipped cream and crushed vanilla wafers.

Step 14

Place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.

Step 15

Garnish with fresh bananas before serving.