Description
A delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake and banana pudding, layered with fluffy vanilla cake and topped with macerated strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
- 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
- 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 strawberries)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking dish or pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, mixing gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For pudding, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Temper egg yolks with a small amount of hot milk, then mix back into the saucepan.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then fold in bananas and crushed vanilla wafers.
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
- For whipped cream, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once cake is cooled, spread banana pudding over top, layer with macerated strawberries, and top with whipped cream.
- Chill for about 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute with almond or oat milk and coconut cream. You can also use gluten-free flour if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg