STRAWBERRY BANANA CREAM LAYER CAKE

STRAWBERRY BANANA CREAM LAYER CAKE



For the Base:

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

5 tbsp melted butter

For the Layers:

1 box vanilla or sponge cake mix (or store-bought pound cake slices)

2 cups banana pudding (homemade or instant)

2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

2 bananas, sliced

3 cups whipped cream or stabilized whipped topping

1 cup sweetened cream cheese filling (optional, for extra creaminess)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Base:
Mix graham crumbs and butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan or rectangle tray. Chill.

2. Bake the Cake (if using box mix):
Prepare and bake the vanilla cake according to box instructions. Let cool and slice horizontally into thin layers.

3. Assemble the Layers:

Bottom Layer:

Spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the crust.

Add a layer of sliced vanilla cake.

Cream & Fruit Layers:

Spread banana pudding.

Add a layer of banana slices.

Add a layer of whipped cream.

Add another cake layer.

Spread a layer of sweetened cream cheese (optional).

Add sliced strawberries.

Add another cake layer and repeat the cream and fruit layers until full.

4. Top Layer:
Finish with a thick layer of whipped cream. Decorate with whole strawberries, banana slices, and crushed vanilla wafers or meringue.

5. Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set and blend the flavors.